The Frustration-aggression Hypothesis (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Aggression stems from emotional response to blocked goals

Dollard et al. (1939)

Unpleasant state when barriers prevent achieving goals

Closer to goal = more aggression when blocked

More likely to be aggressive if believe it removes obstacle

Higher aggression when frustration source seen as illegitimate

People closer to front showed more aggression when cut in line

All 3 types increased aggression vs control group

Not everyone responds to frustration with aggression

Many aggressive acts occur without prior frustration