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: Using aggression toward others to mask personal anxieties or a lack of self-esteem.

: Modeling behavior they have observed in media or within their own domestic environments. Strategies for Conflict Resolution

: The desire to maintain a high position within a "clique" or "in-group."

: Leveraging social media platforms to harass or embarrass others anonymously or publicly. The Motivation Behind the Behavior

Psychologists often find that girls who engage in aggressive social behavior may be reacting to various pressures:

: Schools can implement programs that encourage students to understand the impact of their words and actions on others.

: Using gossip (both in-person and online) to ruin a peer's reputation.

: Intentionally leaving someone out of a group or activity to make them feel isolated.