Frustration-Aggression Theory Predicts That the Probability of

question 38

Multiple Choice

Frustration-aggression theory predicts that the probability of

• A) insulting someone else should be higher after getting reprimanded by one's boss.
• B) committing a violent act should be lower after losing a loved one to illness.
• C) intergroup conflict should be lower when material resources are scarce.
• D) performing well on a task should be lower after one takes part in an argument or physical confrontation.

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Definitions:

Variable Inputs

Refers to inputs used in production that can be adjusted in the short term to meet changes in output levels, such as labor or raw materials.

Returns To Scale

A concept in economics that describes how a proportionate increase in all inputs affects the level of output.

Variable Cost

A cost that increases when the firm increases its output and decreases when the firm reduces its output.

Short Run

Describes a period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in market demand or supply conditions.