You had an argument with your supervisor at work that left you feeling upset. Upon arrival at home, you find your child has left a mess in the kitchen. You blow up and direct your built up aggression toward your child. This scenario is indicative of the _____ perspective's explanation of aggression.
A)biological
B)learning
C)cognitive
D)psychodynamic

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The scenario is indicative of the psychodynamic perspective's explanation of aggression, which suggests that aggression is a result of built-up internal tensions and frustrations that are eventually vented or released, often inappropriately. In this case, the built-up aggression from the argument with the supervisor is released on the child.

You Had an Argument with Your Supervisor at Work That