Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by which of the following?

Intermittent explosive disorder is indeed characterized by recurrent outbursts of aggression that are disproportionate to the situation or inciting stimuli. This disorder involves episodes of sudden and intense anger that lead to aggressive behavior, which can manifest as verbal outbursts or physical aggression. Crucially, the level of aggression displayed is not commensurate with the provocation, indicating a lack of control over these outbursts.

The nature of these explosive episodes highlights the relationship between emotional dysregulation and aggressive behavior, making choice B most representative of the disorder's clinical presentation. In contrast, the other choices do not align with the characteristics of intermittent explosive disorder. Outbursts in this disorder are unpredictable and not premeditated, ruling out planned aggression as suggested in other options. Moreover, infrequent outbursts without triggers and consistent peaceful resolutions do not reflect the hallmark features of the disorder, which emphasize frequent, intense episodes of aggression.