Which of the following is the best example of instrumental aggression? A) Scott has a quick temper and gets into fights at parties. B) Angry at her boyfriend, Liz destroys his stereo. C) Karin runs over her neighbour's cat. D) An assassin kills a leader to ensure the success of a coup. E) Andrea slaps Bob because she is offended at something he said.

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Angel Stephenson

Social Studies

9 January, 09:28

Which of the following is the best example of instrumental aggression? A) Scott has a quick temper and gets into fights at parties. B) Angry at her boyfriend, Liz destroys his stereo. C) Karin runs over her neighbour's cat. D) An assassin kills a leader to ensure the success of a coup. E) Andrea slaps Bob because she is offended at something he said.

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Giuliana Copeland · Answer 1

D) An assassin kills a leader to ensure the success of a coup.

Explanation:

Instrumental aggression is the aggressive behavior which is inclined towards fulfilling the desired goal. Such type of aggressive behavior is produced against the other individual to preserve any reward or to achieve any goal. This kind of behavior causes pain and injury as a product of the feeling of anger.