Question

Darlene is a popular girl in school. She has numerous friends and often what she says and wears is copied by other students. When Darlene makes fun of other students, everyone laughs; when she spreads rumors about other students, everyone listens. Despite her popularity Darlene is actually engaging in _____ aggression.

Answer 1

Relational aggression

Step-by-step explanation:

Relational aggression is the type of aggression where a person causes harm to another person by damaging their reputation.

Damage to a person's reputation is caused by the spread of rumors, exclusion from gatherings.

In this form of aggression physical harm is not done to the person.

Hence, here Darlene is engaging in relational aggression.