Kristi has been very frustrated in her search for the perfect apartment that costs next to nothing. According to frustration-aggression theory, what would most likely increase the likelihood that Kristi's frustration will lead to aggressive behavior?

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According to frustration-aggression theory, frustration is likely to lead to aggressive behavior when the cause of the frustration is perceived as uncontrollable or unexpected. The fact that the perfect apartment burned down, despite Kristi's efforts to find it and put down a deposit, would be perceived as uncontrollable and unexpected, and therefore increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior. Choices A, B, and D do not involve an unexpected or uncontrollable cause of frustration and are less likely to result in aggression.

Kristi Has Been Very Frustrated in Her Search for the Perfect