The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

question 45

Multiple Choice

The frustration-aggression hypothesis:

• A) purports that all frustration leads to aggression, and all aggression comes from frustration.
• B) purports that people with high-trait aggression are more easily frustrated.
• C) is grounded in cognitive psychology theory.
• D) provides an explanation for why irritating and frustrating individuals are more likely to be physically attacked.

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