Regarding Frustration, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 65

Multiple Choice

Regarding frustration, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)The intensity of the frustration decreases as the strength, urgency, and importance of the blocked motive increases.
• B)Frustration is most intense if the obstacle occurs at the beginning of the task.
• C)Repeated frustrations can accumulate until a small irritation sets off an unexpected violent response.
• D)Frustration is often based on choosing between incompatible or contradictory alternatives.

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Definitions:

Irresistible Urges

Compelling desires or impulses that are difficult to control or resist.

Thoughts

The mental process of considering, reasoning, or remembering; cognitive units that form the contents of the mind.

Behaviors

Observable actions or responses of an organism or system.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.