Which one of the following is the best example of relational aggression?
A) Judy and Martha stop speaking to their friend Claudia when she starts dating a boy they don't like.
B) Rich accidentally drops his books on Marcie's foot.
C) When the school bully pushes Nolan's friend Jay, Nolan-who is normally a well-behaved student-gives the bully a black eye.
D) Amelia screams at her boyfriend when he cancels their date so that he can go drinking with his buddies.

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Relational aggression involves harming others through manipulation or damage to their relationships or social status. Judy and Martha's actions towards Claudia for dating a boy they don't like is a classic example of this, as they are using social exclusion to harm Claudia's feelings and social standing.

Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of Relational