Redirected aggression refers to
A) deception during aggressive episodes to deflect an aggressor toward another individual.
B) turning received aggression back onto an aggressor.
C) responding to a threat by attacking a lower-ranking individual who was not involved in the original incident.
D) an ability only humans have.

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Redirected aggression occurs when an animal responds to a threat or aggression by attacking a lower-ranking individual who was not involved in the original incident. This behavior is a form of displacement, in which an animal cannot respond to the original stressor, so they shift their aggressive behavior onto a different target. This is common in social animals, such as primates and wolves.

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