The frustration-aggression hypothesis is criticized for not making a distinction between frustration that is _____ and that which is not:

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The frustration-aggression hypothesis states that frustration leads to aggression. However, it does not distinguish between frustration that is justified (caused by an external factor) and that which is not (caused by one's own actions). Justified frustration may not lead to aggression, as the cause of the frustration is readily identifiable and not attributed to any specific person or entity. Therefore, frustration that is justified is not likely to lead to aggression.

The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis Is Criticized for Not Making a Distinction