Physiological reactivity and different forms of aggression in girls: Moderating roles of rejection sensitivity and peer rejection

▶ Blunted and heightened “fight or flight” responses associated with girls' aggression. ▶ Blunted “fight or flight” responses associated with girls' relational aggression. ▶ Heightened “fight or flight” responses associated with girls' physical aggression when considering cognitive and social risk factors. ▶ Similar associations between aggression and SNS and PNS functioning.