reactive aggression
noun [ U ] psychology specialized uk/riˌæk.tɪv əˈɡreʃ.ən/ us/riˌæk.tɪv əˈɡreʃ.ən/
反应性攻击：为回应他人的威胁、取笑等行为或感觉是威胁及取笑的行为而做出的伤害行为
aggression (= angry and threatening behaviour) that happens as a result of another person threatening you, laughing at you, etc., or seeming to do this
Harassment may trigger reactive aggression and violence against the harassers. 骚扰可能会引发对骚扰者的反应性攻击和暴力行为。
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- Rough play was the primary context for reactive aggression.
- The key aspect of reactive aggression is the response to threat, or rather, the perception that one is under threat.
- Some researchers have found that victimization is related to reactive aggression.