Displaced aggression, also referred to as redirected aggression, occurs when an animal is fearful or agitated by external stimuli, a provocation, or perception, but is unable or unwilling to direct their aggression toward the stimulus. The aggressor may direct aggression toward whoever is nearest.
Displaced aggression, also referred to as redirected aggression, occurs when an animal is fearful or agitated by external stimuli, a provocation, or perception, but is unable or unwilling to direct their aggression toward the stimulus. The aggressor may direct aggression toward whoever is nearest.
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