A Type of Displaced Aggression in Which Hostilities Triggered by Frustration

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Essay

A type of displaced aggression in which hostilities triggered by frustration are redirected at "safer" targets is known as __________.

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Definitions:

Prisoner's Dilemma

A theoretical game in decision theory where two individuals acting in their own self-interest do not produce the optimal outcome.

Compete

The act or process of striving against others for the purpose of achieving a goal or superiority in a field.

First Impressions

The initial thoughts or judgments formed about someone or something at the beginning of an encounter, often lasting and difficult to change.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.