Question

Which of the following is an example of instrumental aggression?

A. cutting off another driver in heavy traffic
B. holding up a bank (bank robbery)
C. shoving another person during an argument
D. performing a headlock on an attacker

Answer 1

Answer: Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Instrumental aggression can be defined as showing an aggression for achieving goals. It is made o achieve some reward or to achieve an external goal such as victory.

In case of bank robbery the people will achieve money( reward) which acts as a signal of victory for the robbers.

So, bank robbing is an example of instrumental aggression.

Answer 2

The right option is B. holding up a bank (bank robbery)
Instrumental aggression is a form of aggression which is carried out as a means of securing some reward or to achieve a specific goal. Holding up a bank (bank robbery) is an example of instrumental aggression because it is done for a specific goal which is to obtain money, assets or other property owned or held by the bank.