When Marcos is unhappy, he is mean to other children; he calls them names and behaves aggressively toward them. He often manipulates his peers into doing what he wants. Which of Karen Horney's coping strategy is Marcos using?

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Marcos is using the "moving against people" strategy, as described by Karen Horney, which involves behaving aggressively and manipulatively towards others as a way of coping with his own unhappiness.

When Marcos Is Unhappy, He Is Mean to Other Children;