Karen, a ninth-grader, was mad at Cheryl for spilling juice on Karen's shirt. Karen spread a rumor that Cheryl had gossiped about her friends. Karen is using _____ to express her aggression toward Cheryl.

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Karen is using relational aggression by spreading rumors about Cheryl in order to damage her social relationships with others. This type of aggression is focused on harming a person's social standing or relationships, rather than physically harming them.

Karen, a Ninth-Grader, Was Mad at Cheryl for Spilling Juice