Angela and her younger brother Bernie have a history of fighting.One day, Angela threatens Bernie in order to force him to give up a toy that she wants to play with.Then, Bernie gets so angry at her that he screams, "I hate you!" Angela is demonstrating ____________ aggression, and Bernie is demonstrating ____________ aggression.

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Angela is using aggression as a means to an end, to get the toy she wants, which is instrumental aggression. Bernie's aggression is in response to Angela's threat and is therefore considered hostile aggression.

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