Frustration may be defined as a negative emotional state that occurs when

a. feelings of anger or aggression are displaced.
b. one is attracted to two or more mutually exclusive goals.
c. mixed positive and negative emotional states occur.
d. one is prevented from reaching a goal.


D

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