Which scenario describes aggression, but not violence?
A) Gracie, who shoves a child who is taking too long to get a drink, causing the child to bump into the drinking fountain and split her lip
B) Indira, who is angry that her brother got a bigger cookie than her, and deliberately trips him so she can take his cookie
C) Maryln, who is very competitive and, who, when another child runs faster, deliberately stomps on the other child's feet
D) Riley, who wants some computer time and, when her sister refuses to yield, hits her until she does

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Aggression is any behavior that is intended to harm or injure another person. Violence is a type of aggression that involves physical force. In scenario A, Gracie shoves a child, causing the child to bump into the drinking fountain and split her lip. This is an example of aggression, but not violence, because Gracie did not use physical force to harm the child.

Which Scenario Describes Aggression, but Not Violence