Asked by Sherisse Douang on Jul 17, 2024

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A major flaw in the frustration-aggression model was that it:

A) could only apply to a long-standing feud.
B) was unable to account for the effects of stressors such as very hot weather.
C) could not predict which frustrating events acted as a precursor.
D) could not explain actions taken by the Mafia.

Frustration-Aggression Model

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration leads to aggressive behavior because it induces an aggressive drive.

Long-Standing Feud

An ongoing conflict or disagreement that has persisted over a long period of time.

Stressors

Factors or experiences that cause stress in an individual.

  • Explain the correlation between frustration and aggression.
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Shawn OrmsbyJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The frustration-aggression model initially suggested that aggression is always preceded by frustration, but it was criticized for not being able to predict which specific frustrating events would lead to aggressive responses, indicating a lack of specificity in its predictive power.