The use of inappropriate, harmful, or destructive behaviors to express current or past emotions is defined as:
a. Anger
b. Assault
c. Acting out
d. Aggression
C
Acting out is the use of inappropriate, detrimental, or destructive behaviors to express current or past emotions. Anger is a normal emotional response in certain situations; assault is a threat for bodily injury; and aggression is a forceful attitude or action.
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