When Kumar was expelled from school for fighting, his parents told the principal that being aggressive has always been part of Kumar's personality, and that he is prone to aggression in just about any situation, whether provoked or not. Psychologists would likely refer to this tendency as

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Trait aggression refers to the tendency to display aggressive behavior across various situations and contexts. This matches the description provided about Kumar's personality and behavior. Altruism and biogenic aggression are not relevant to the situation described, and reactive aggression refers to a response to a specific provocation, whereas Kumar's aggression seems to be more pervasive.

When Kumar Was Expelled from School for Fighting, His Parents