The frustration-aggression hypothesis argues that aggression increases in direct proportion to
A) the amount of satisfaction a person anticipates before a goal is blocked.
B) how completely a person is prevented from achieving a goal.
C) how frequently the person is blocked from achieving the goal.
D) All of the above are correct.

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The frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that aggression is more likely when a person is highly motivated to achieve a goal, is completely blocked from achieving it, and experiences frequent blockages. Therefore, all the options contribute to increased aggression according to this hypothesis.

The Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis Argues That Aggression Increases in Direct Proportion