Question

Claus and Jorge are candidates for president of their fifth-grade class. Jorge starts a rumor that, if elected, Claus plans to ask the teacher to shorten recess so that the class has more time for math. Juan's behavior is an example of _____ aggression.

Answer 1

Answer:

Instrumental or cognitive aggression

Explanation:

There are two fundamental types of aggression: emotional or impulsive aggression and instrumental or cognitive aggression.

Emotional or impulsive aggression is an aggression that occurs without any previous thoughts or premeditation and is based on an impulse. It is carried out in the heat of the moment ( yelling, striking out in rage).

Instrumental or cognitive aggression is aggression that is intended and planned. It is intended to do hurt somebody in order to gain something. Jorge spreads a rumor about Clause in order to put him in a bad light as a future president, and so diminish his chances of being elected. He does it so he would be seen as the good guy, better than Claus, and the student would vote for him.