When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown, we often redirect our hostility. This phenomenon is known as
A) chavinism.
B) displaced aggression.
C) cognitive dissonance.
D) desegregatation.

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Displaced aggression refers to the psychological phenomenon of redirecting frustration or aggression from where it originated to a less threatening target, often because the initial cause of frustration is not present or is unknown. This can result in such behaviors as road rage, taking out anger on a loved one, or scapegoating a group of people.

When the Cause of Our Frustration Is Intimidating or Unknown