Blake is the captain of the academic team. He has a very high status in his school. He is athletic and very well liked. Unfortunately, Blake feels the need to make sure that no one can challenge his authority or leadership. When Lane attempts to correct Blake in practice on a subject, Blake retaliates by excluding him from the elite team. Blake tells everyone that Lane wasn't smart enough to be part of the group. Blake is using ______ to keep his social standing.

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Blake is using relational aggression, which involves harming others through manipulation or damaging their social relationships, to maintain his social standing.

Blake Is the Captain of the Academic Team