Forms of aggression according to social psychology
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1. Direct aggression: Includes behaviors such as physical violence or verbal threats directed towards another person.
2. Indirect aggression: Involves behaviors such as gossiping, spreading rumors, or exclusion, with the intention of harming another person.
3. Relational aggression: Focuses on damaging relationships or social status, such as manipulating friendships, spreading lies, or sabotaging others.
4. Passive-aggression: Involves expressing hostility in subtle, indirect ways, such as through sarcasm, procrastination, or ignoring someone's needs or requests.
5. Cyber aggression: Refers to aggression conducted through electronic means, such as cyberbullying, trolling, or spreading harmful content online.