Which of the following would most likely be considered an act of aggression by Aronson's definition?
A) A football player tackling a practice dummy
B) An actor rehearsing a fight scene who accidentally punches a stuntman, breaking his nose
C) A middle school child angrily but harmlessly hits his father
D) A person whose comment unintentionally hurts a friend's feelings

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According to Aronson's definition, aggression involves behavior that is intended to harm another person. The other options do not involve an intent to harm, as the football player is practicing on a dummy, the actor accidentally hurt the stuntman, and the person's comment was unintentional. However, the middle school child is hitting his father with anger, which suggests an intent to harm, making it the most likely option to be considered an act of aggression.

Which of the Following Would Most Likely Be Considered an Act