Fred wants to clean his room.Just as he starts,his roommate asks him to fix his computer. Then his boyfriend asks him to fix his car.Finally,Fred starts to clean his room,but his best
Friend asks him to help move a couch.Fred angrily throws the cleaning supplies and curses.
Fred's aggressive behavior is best explained by

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The frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that aggression is often the result of frustration. In Fred's case, his aggressive behavior (throwing cleaning supplies and cursing) can be attributed to the frustration he experiences from being constantly interrupted and unable to complete his initial task of cleaning his room.

Fred Wants to Clean His Room