Social psychologists define aggression in a very specific way. According to that definition, which of the following is an example of aggression?

A) A man committing suicide
B) A surgeon drilling into a person's head during brain surgery
C) A child calling her older brother with  cruel and hurtful names
D) A disgruntled employee fantasizing about punching his boss in the face

Aggression

Any behavior intended to harm another person who is motivated to avoid the harm

Social Psychologists

Scientists who specialize in understanding how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death, often as a result of despair, mental health conditions, or a perception of a lack of alternatives.