Carmen,an eight-year-old girl,is angry with her brother so she tells their mother that he was playing video games when he was supposed to be doing his homework and then tells all his friends that he is afraid of the dark.What does Carmen's behaviour illustrate?

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Carmen's behavior illustrates relational aggression, which is a form of aggression that involves damaging someone's social relationships or reputation, rather than physically harming them. By spreading rumors about her brother and telling others negative things about him, Carmen is being relationally aggressive towards him.

Carmen,an Eight-Year-Old Girl,is Angry with Her Brother So She Tells