After Manny's father refused to let him use the family car on Friday night Manny let all the air out of the tires. His action is best explained in terms of the:
Correct answer: D. frustration- aggression principle
- A. foot- in- the-door phenomenon
- B. bystander effect
- C. mere exposure effect
- D. frustration- aggression principle
Explanation
The frustration-aggression principle proposes that blocked goals or unwanted restrictions can create frustration, which may be expressed through aggression. Manny cannot use the car and retaliates by damaging its tires.
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