Which behavior would indicate outwardly focused anger or aggression in a child?

Which behavior would indicate outwardly focused anger or aggression in a child?

• A. Crying quietly
• B. Scribbling on a classmate's art assignment
• C. Asking to leave class
• D. Refusing to participate

Answer: (B)

Outwardly focused anger or aggression shows up as actions directed at others or their belongings. Scribbling on a classmate’s art assignment is a direct act against someone else’s work, signaling anger or a desire to harm or disrupt another person’s property. This is clearly an outward expression of aggression. Crying quietly reflects internal distress, not outward acts toward others. Asking to leave class signals a wish to escape or disengage, and refusing to participate indicates withdrawal or noncompliance, not aggression toward someone else. So the behavior that best demonstrates outwardly focused anger is the act of defacing a classmate’s work.

Outwardly focused anger or aggression shows up as actions directed at others or their belongings. Scribbling on a classmate’s art assignment is a direct act against someone else’s work, signaling anger or a desire to harm or disrupt another person’s property. This is clearly an outward expression of aggression. Crying quietly reflects internal distress, not outward acts toward others. Asking to leave class signals a wish to escape or disengage, and refusing to participate indicates withdrawal or noncompliance, not aggression toward someone else. So the behavior that best demonstrates outwardly focused anger is the act of defacing a classmate’s work.