Which child is exhibiting relational aggression?
A) Katie, who hits her friend with a stick
B) Anna, who calls her friend a "big fat pig"
C) Lindsey, who sets her friend's house on fire
D) Mindy, who breaks her friend's favourite toys

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Relational aggression involves harmful behavior that damages one's relationships with others, such as spreading rumors, exclusion, or verbal insults. Out of the given options, only choice B shows relational aggression, as Anna is using verbal insults to hurt her friend. The other options involve physical aggression or property damage.

Which Child Is Exhibiting Relational Aggression