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PASSIVE AGGRESSIVENESS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Social Problems
CONT

Passive-aggressive behavior is defined as behavior that is seemingly innocuous, accidental, or neutral but that indirectly displays an unconscious aggressive motive.

Key term(s)
  • passive aggressive behaviour
  • passive aggressive behavior

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

[Un] comportement passif agressif est une agression indirecte impliquant une personne exprimant sa colère et d'autres émotions connexes sans transmettre ses sentiments et émotions réels.

Key term(s)
  • comportement passif-agressif
  • comportement agressif-passif

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