Frustration-aggression theory predicts that the probability of
A) insulting someone else should be higher after getting reprimanded by one's boss.
B) committing a violent act should be lower after losing a loved one to illness.
C) intergroup conflict should be lower when material resources are scarce.
D) performing well on a task should be lower after one takes part in an argument or physical confrontation.

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Frustration-aggression theory predicts that frustration - the blocking of a goal - creates an emotional response that increases the likelihood of aggression. In this case, getting reprimanded by one's boss can be seen as a frustrating event which can increase the probability of aggression towards someone else.

Frustration-Aggression Theory Predicts That the Probability of