The Frustration-aggression Hypothesis (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who first developed the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
Who first developed the frustration-aggression hypothesis?
Dollard et al. (1939)
What is frustration according to this theory?
What is frustration according to this theory?
Unpleasant state from blocked goals
How does proximity to a goal affect aggression?
How does proximity to a goal affect aggression?
Closer to goal increases aggression
When are people more likely to respond aggressively?
When are people more likely to respond aggressively?
If aggression will remove the barrier
What did Pastore (1952) find about legitimacy of frustration?
What did Pastore (1952) find about legitimacy of frustration?
Illegitimate sources caused more aggression
What did Harris (1974) discover about queue positions?
What did Harris (1974) discover about queue positions?
Front of queue = more aggression
What did Buss (1963) find about different types of frustration?
What did Buss (1963) find about different types of frustration?
All types increased aggression
Why do individual differences limit the theory?
Why do individual differences limit the theory?
Not everyone responds with aggression
Which type of aggression cannot be explained by this theory?
Which type of aggression cannot be explained by this theory?
Premeditated aggressive acts
What is the main methodological concern with supporting research?
What is the main methodological concern with supporting research?
Relies on hypothetical scenarios