Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is NOT an example of aggression?
A)A mafia "hit man" who kills for paychecks
B)A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss
C)A woman who tries to backstab an ex-lover by sending a package of incriminating photos to his new girlfriend, but mistakenly sends the package to the wrong address
D)A boy who posts mean comments about a fellow classmate on Instagram

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Aggression is defined by social psychologists as behavior that is intended to harm another individual who does not wish to be harmed. Since fantasizing about an action does not involve any actual behavior aimed at harming another, option B (A disgruntled employee who fantasizes about shouting at his boss) is not an example of aggression according to this definition.

Social Psychologists Define Aggression in a Very Specific Way