The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

All aggression is caused by frustration

Being prevented from achieving your goals

Releasing strong emotions, providing relief

Directing aggression onto someone/something else

Dollard et al

Closer to goal = more likely to be aggressive

More effective = more likely to use aggression

Less aggressive if frustrating event is justified

Some people cry or withdraw, not become aggressive

Lab experiments have low ecological validity

Being aggressive can lead to increased aggression

Unethical to deliberately create frustration

Self-report techniques and hypothetical situations