"Frustration and Aggression" (1941)

"Frustration and Aggression" is a psychological theory proposed by John Dollard and his colleagues in 1941. It suggests that when individuals experience frustration—an obstacle preventing them from achieving a goal—they often respond with aggression. This aggression can be directed toward the source of the frustration or displaced onto a different target. The theory highlights the connection between unmet desires and hostile behavior, suggesting that feelings of frustration can lead to angry reactions as a coping mechanism, emphasizing the impact of emotional responses on human behavior.