Lina and Allita are swimming toward a raft when Lina roughly pushes Allita's head underwater, in order to get there first. As soon as Allita can speak, after coming up for air, she says, "Go find yourself another best friend!" Lina is showing _____ aggression.

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Lina's action of pushing Allita's head underwater to reach the raft first is an example of direct aggression because it involves a physical act against Allita. It is proactive (or instrumental) because it is premeditated and aimed at achieving a specific goal, which in this case is getting to the raft before Allita.

Lina and Allita Are Swimming Toward a Raft When Lina