Vincent is unemployed for more than six months. He becomes impatient with his failure to find a new job, and he directs his anger toward his family members by beating and abusing them. Vincent's behavior can be best explained by the ________ perspective.

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The frustration-aggression perspective suggests that individuals who experience frustration or failure to reach their goals may become aggressive as a response. In this case, Vincent's frustration with his unemployment may have led to his aggression towards his family members.

Vincent Is Unemployed for More Than Six Months