Two children, Jane and Joan, have been eyeing a new water pistol in the local toy store for months. Each is convinced that her parents will buy her the water pistol as soon as summer comes. Yesterday, Jane's parents bought her the water pistol, which turned out to be the last one in the store. As soon as Joan found out, she had a temper tantrum and hit Jane in the stomach. __________ best explains Joan's behavior.

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The frustration-aggression theory suggests that when people are prevented from reaching a goal, they often become frustrated which can lead to aggression. In this case, Joan was frustrated that she did not get the water pistol she wanted and lashed out aggressively towards Jane.

Two Children, Jane and Joan, Have Been Eyeing a New