The proposal that "the occurrence of aggressive behavior always presupposes the existence of frustration [and] the existence of frustration always leads to some form of aggression" is known as ____.
A) the frustration-aggression hypothesis
B) the hostile expectation bias
C) relational aggression theory
D) displacement

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The statement in the proposal reflects the frustration-aggression hypothesis, which suggests that frustration is a necessary condition for aggression to occur and aggression is a likely consequence of frustration. Choice B refers to a cognitive bias where an individual expects others to behave aggressively towards them, while choice C refers to a type of aggression that harms relationships instead of physical harm. Choice D refers to the displacement of aggression from one target to another.

The Proposal That "The Occurrence of Aggressive Behavior Always Presupposes