A youth who often feels threatened, overreacts to perceived slights, blames others for fights he initiates, and is overly defensive demonstrates which of the following?

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Reactive aggression is characterized by an overreaction to perceived threats or provocations, often with defensive or retaliatory behavior. The description matches the characteristics of reactive aggression, including feeling threatened, overreacting, blaming others, and being overly defensive.

A Youth Who Often Feels Threatened, Overreacts to Perceived Slights