When Marcus hits Julio in order to get his toy back, he is demonstrating ____________, but when he "bullies" Julio to hurt him, it is an example of ____________.

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Hostile aggression is an act of aggression that is driven by anger and the goal is to inflict pain or harm, whereas instrumental aggression is a means to achieve a goal. When Marcus hits Julio to get his toy back, he is using aggression as a means to achieve a goal, which is instrumental aggression. However, when he bullies Julio to hurt him, it is an act of hostility and the goal is to inflict emotional harm, which is an example of hostile aggression.

When Marcus Hits Julio in Order to Get His Toy