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Frustration-aggression hypothesis

Frustration-aggression hypothesis refers to the theory that all frustration leads to aggression, and all aggression comes from frustration.

It is used to explain prejudice and intergroup aggression.

Other definition:

Frustration/Aggression hypothesis is defined as early learning theory of aggression which holds that frustration triggers aggression and that all aggressive acts can be traced to frustrations; hypothesis that states that frustration always produces aggression and aggression is always the result of frustration.

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