For the past several days you have noticed Larry making various attempts to get in with a particular group of his classmates. Today, you are pleased to see that he is in their midst, laughing and smiling. As you get closer, you see that unbeknownst to him, someone in the group has put a sign on his back that says, "Kick me." What term describes this behavior?
A) rough-and-tumble play
B) relational aggression
C) instrumental aggression
D) hostile aggression
E) rough-and-tumble play and instrumental aggression

Question

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The behavior of putting a sign on someone's back without their knowledge, with the intention of causing harm or humiliation, falls under the category of hostile aggression. This type of aggression is characterized by the intent to harm or hurt someone, either physically or emotionally, and is not playful in nature.

For the Past Several Days You Have Noticed Larry Making