Which of the following behaviors would be considered aggressive?

• A. Spitting, gossiping, and hitting
• B. Sharing, helping, and cooperating
• C. Asking for help politely
• D. Raising hands to speak

Answer: (A)

Aggressive behavior includes actions meant to harm or dominate others, either physically or socially. Spitting and hitting are direct physical acts that can injure or threaten someone, so they fit aggression. Gossiping is a form of relational aggression that hurts someone’s social standing or relationships. When these kinds of actions appear together, they show an intent to harm or control others.

In contrast, sharing, helping, and cooperating are positive, prosocial actions; asking for help politely is respectful communication; raising a hand to speak is a normal, nonharmful classroom behavior. These do not reflect aggression.

So, the set of behaviors described would be considered aggressive.