Question

Maureen is really frustrated that the contractor working on her house is taking so long. but she doesn't want to yell at him because she is worried he will not produce quality work for her if she does. instead, she yells and snipes at her husband. maureen's aggression is ____.

Answer 1

Answer: Maureen's aggression is DISPLACED AGGRESSION.

Explanation: Displaced aggression is defined as the act whereby an individual does not express their hostility directly to the source of aggression instead they direct their hostility towards another individual that has nothing to do with the act.