Mary and Paul made a great deal of money recently by winning the lottery.They come from families of little education or money.They moved to a beautiful new home in a neighborhood well known for the wealth and high social status of its residents.The neighbors have been very unfriendly to them,ignore their attempts to make friends,and talk badly to each other about the new family in the neighborhood.This is an example of ____ aggression.

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Relational aggression is a form of aggression that is aimed at damaging someone's social status or relationships with others. In this scenario, the neighbors are using their social status to exclude and ostracize Mary and Paul, which is an example of relational aggression. Defensive, instrumental, and maternal aggression do not apply to this scenario.

Mary and Paul Made a Great Deal of Money Recently