Danny is a quiet 11-year-old who usually keeps to himself. Some of the other boys in class like to tease him when the teacher isn't looking because they know they can provoke him to fight,and then Danny hits them and gets in trouble. The type of aggression that Danny exhibits is called:

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Reactive aggression is a defensive response to a perceived threat or provocation, which fits Danny's behavior when he is teased and then retaliates by hitting.

Danny Is a Quiet 11-Year-Old Who Usually Keeps to Himself