Participants in one experiment were either frustrated or not frustrated. They then were given what they thought was an opportunity to administer electric shocks to either the person who had frustrated them or a stranger. This experiment was designed to test which part of the frustration aggression hypothesis?

A) Catharsis
B) Displacement
C) Sublimation
D) Reinforcement

Frustration Aggression Hypothesis

A psychological theory suggesting that aggression is often the result of experiencing frustration from blocked goals or desires.

Electric Shocks

The application of electrical current to the body, often used in psychological experiments to study fear or pain responses.

Displacement

Displacement is a psychological defense mechanism where an individual redirects their emotions or reactions from the original source of distress to a more acceptable or less threatening target.