Boris, Freddy and Sam are playing with their trucks in the sandbox. Because Boris wants to play with Sam's truck, Boris punches and kicks Sam so that he can get Sam's truck. What type of violence is Boris exhibiting?

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Boris is exhibiting instrumental aggression, which is aggression aimed at obtaining an object, territory, or privilege, including forcibly removing obstacles to achieve a goal. In this scenario, Boris uses physical aggression to obtain Sam's truck.

Boris, Freddy and Sam Are Playing with Their Trucks in the Sandbox