In the experiment by Kulik and Brown, subjects attempted to earn money by telephoning potential donors (confederates) for charity pledges. Subjects displayed the most aggression when:
A) their expectations were high but their success rate was low
B) they were not personally committed to the charity
C) the potential donors were rude
D) they got a high level of donations but were paid the same as the less successful callers

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The subjects displayed the most aggression when their expectations were high but their success rate was low. This suggests that the frustration of not meeting their goals led to increased aggression.

In the Experiment by Kulik and Brown, Subjects Attempted to Earn