A man shows little or no reaction when other individuals provoke him. This continues for many years until finally one evening, he almost kills his neighbour after she unlocks the door to her apartment "too loudly." According to Megargee, this man would be said to have overcontrolled hostility and provides evidence most consistent with the ________ model of aggression.

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The psychodynamic model of aggression suggests that aggression is a result of internal conflicts and repressed emotions. Overcontrolled hostility, where a person suppresses anger until it erupts, aligns with this model.

A Man Shows Little or No Reaction When Other Individuals