Social-psychological models describe aggression as
a. intentional harm toward others.
b. an unhealthy way of managing anxiety.
c. a conflict with others expressed aggressively.
d. a response to frustration in the social environment.
D
Social-psychological models of aggression focus on the interaction of individuals with their environment and locate the source of anger in interpersonal requirements and frustrations. The other options are not consistent with this model.
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