To sit next to her mother at a restaurant, Diana pushes her little brother Mark out of the way. This is an example of __________ aggression.

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The aggression described in the scenario involves physically pushing someone out of the way. This fits the definition of physical aggression, making option B the correct answer. Hostile aggression involves a verbal or physical attack meant to harm or intimidate someone, while passive aggression involves indirect resistance or avoidance of certain tasks or situations. Relational aggression involves social manipulation or ostracism of individuals to damage their social status or relationships. None of these types of aggression apply to the scenario described.

To Sit Next to Her Mother at a Restaurant, Diana