As the name implies,the ______ hypothesis contends that violence is one possible response for individuals who feel frustrated and thwarted in achieving something.

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The frustration-aggression hypothesis posits that frustration, i.e. when an individual is blocked from achieving a desired goal, often accompanies aggression or violent behaviour as a response. This theory suggests that the intensity of frustration and the individual's ability to cope with it may determine the likelihood and form of aggression that may result.

As the Name Implies,the ______ Hypothesis Contends That Violence Is