After Manny's father refused to let him use the family car on Friday night,Manny let all the air out of the tires.His action is best explained in terms of
A) the just-world phenomenon.
B) ingroup bias.
C) scapegoat theory.
D) the frustration-aggression principle.

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Manny's action of letting the air out of the tires is an example of the frustration-aggression principle, where frustration can lead to aggressive behavior. In this case, Manny was frustrated by his father's refusal to let him use the family car and expressed his frustration by damaging the car.

After Manny's Father Refused to Let Him Use the Family