Keiko, a ninth-grader, was mad at Cherise for spilling juice on Keiko's shirt. Keiko spread a rumor that Cherise had gossiped about her friends. Keiko is using ________ to express her anger toward Cherise.

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Keiko is using relational aggression, which is a form of aggression that aims to harm someone's social status or relationships. By spreading a rumor about Cherise, Keiko is attempting to damage her social reputation and relationships with others.

Keiko, a Ninth-Grader, Was Mad at Cherise for Spilling Juice