________ aggression is used to control other people or to obtain valuable resources, whereas ________ aggression is driven by spontaneous anger due to insult, disrespect, or some other threat.

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Instrumental aggression is premeditated and used for a specific goal such as obtaining resources, while hostile aggression is impulsive and a reaction to perceived threats or insults. Therefore, option A correctly describes the two types of aggression.

________ Aggression Is Used to Control Other People or to Obtain