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 MySpace.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aggression involves behavior intended to harm another person. Fantasizing about shouting at someone does not involve actual behavior, so it is not considered aggression.

Social Psychologists Define Aggression in a Very Specific Way