Which of the following is an example of hostile aggression?
A) Randy spontaneously yells at Eric saying "You're a big jerk!" and then kicks him
B) Janelle grabs the Barbie doll out of Lisa's hands
C) Marcus throws the ball at the wall after being picked last for the baseball team
D) Vivian, after having a fight with Nicole, tells all of her friends to avoid Nicole

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Hostile aggression is a type of aggression that is driven by the goal of harming someone else. In this scenario, Randy verbally attacks Eric and then physically harms him by kicking him, indicating that his behavior is motivated by a desire to hurt Eric.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Hostile Aggression