Adam is very frustrated because another customer at the bar is talking to the woman with whom Adam was just dancing. According to Berkowitz's reformulation of the frustration-aggression hypothesis, which of the following factors makes Adam unlikely to lash out in a physically aggressive manner?

A. Adam already has a criminal charge for assault.
B. The other man is much larger and clearly stronger than Adam.
C. The woman makes it clear that she is not interested in Adam.
D. Adam is alone and has no friends to back him up.


Answer: B

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