Which of the following is an example of hostile aggression?
A) Mr. W fantasizes about punching his enemy in the face.
B) Mr. X accidentally knocks his friend over a balcony.
C) Mr. Y intentionally humiliates an annoying co-worker.
D) Dr. Z gives a patient a painful injection.

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Hostile aggression is defined as an act of aggression that is driven by feelings of anger and intent to harm someone. Intentionally humiliating someone, as in the case of Mr. Y, is an example of hostile aggression. Option A is a form of fantasizing about aggression, but does not involve any actual behavior. Option B is an accidental act of aggression, and Option D is a necessary medical procedure that may cause pain but is not intended to harm the patient.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Hostile Aggression