Paul,a ten-year-old,loses his temper and pushes his classmate off a swing.Paul's behavior best illustrates
A)assertion.
B)ethnocentrism.
C)relational aggression.
D)overt aggression.

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Overt aggression refers to any physical or verbal action that is intended to cause harm to others. Pushing a classmate off a swing is an example of overt aggression, making choice D the best answer. The other options do not accurately describe Paul's behavior. Assertion refers to standing up for oneself in a respectful manner, ethnocentrism involves a belief in one's own cultural superiority, and relational aggression is subtle or indirect aggression that harms social relationships.

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