Bullying can be a form of hostile aggression.
Hostile aggression in applied social psychology refers to intentional behavior aimed at harming others, often driven by anger or frustration. Applied social psychology explores the causes and consequences of hostile aggression in various contexts, such as workplaces, schools, or communities, with the goal of developing interventions to reduce and prevent such behavior. Understanding the factors that contribute to hostile aggression can inform strategies for promoting more positive and healthy social interactions.
That much aggression shown was because of what you had done.
hostile aggression is done with the intention to inflict harm or pain to another person while instrumental aggression, on the other hand, is done in order to attain a particular goal.
when he beats you up....
In a hostile takeover, one company buys another against its will.
Murder can be considered both hostile aggression, as it represents a direct and intentional act of harm towards another individual, and instrumental aggression, as it may be driven by a desire to achieve a specific goal or outcome such as control or dominance. The classification may vary depending on the motives and circumstances surrounding the act.
He showed much aggression towards his friend.
The Libyan rebels are hostile toads the government forces.
The student was kicked out of the school because of his aggression.Aggression is not always a good thing.
He is full of aggression.
The hostile witness was visibly upset.
Wielding a blade is a hostile action.