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Instrumental Aggression

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Instrumental aggression refers to harmful behavior enacted in order to achieve a specific goal.

AP course connection

Topic 9.6: 9.6 Altruism and Aggression

Unit 9

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