In hostile aggression, the perpetrator's primary goal is to:
A) ridicule the victim.
B) kill the victim.
C) make the victim suffer.
D) obtain an item of value.
E) avenge a wrong.

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In hostile aggression, the perpetrator's primary goal is to make the victim suffer. This can be through physical harm, verbal insults or any other means that can cause pain or distress to the victim. Unlike instrumental aggression, which has a clear goal in mind, hostile aggression is driven by anger and the desire to harm others.

In Hostile Aggression, the Perpetrator's Primary Goal Is To