Historically, there have been occasions where social or economic tensions have resulted in members of the dominant group relieving their tensions by taking them out on a minority group. Which of the following theories was used to explain this?
A) frustration-aggression theory
B) tension-aggression theory
C) release-valve theory
D) pressure-cooker theory

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The frustration-aggression theory explains that when individuals are unable to achieve their goals or feel frustrated, they may release their aggression onto a minority group as a form of displacement.

Historically, There Have Been Occasions Where Social or Economic Tensions