Children who engage in _____ aggression frequently see other children as trying to hurt them,and they strike out angrily either in retaliation or in self-defense.

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Hostile aggression is characterized by anger and a desire to hurt someone who is perceived as a threat. Children who engage in this type of aggression may see other children as trying to hurt them and react with anger in self-defense or retaliation. Proactive aggression, on the other hand, is characterized by a goal to achieve a desired outcome and is not necessarily driven by anger or a desire to hurt others. Instrumental aggression involves using aggression as a means to achieve a non-aggressive goal, such as obtaining a toy. Relational aggression involves damaging another person's relationships or reputation.

Children Who Engage in _____ Aggression Frequently See Other Children