When Katie found out that her brother Matt had pulled the heads off all of her Barbie dolls, she threw her Easy Bake oven at him. Katie's behavior illustrates ____ aggression.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Katie's behavior is an example of reactive aggression, which occurs in response to being frustrated or hurt by another person's actions. In this case, Katie reacts aggressively to her brother's destructive behavior towards her possessions.

When Katie Found Out That Her Brother Matt Had Pulled