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Frustration theory--many years later.

A Amsel1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Texas, Austin 78712.

Psychological Bulletin
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
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Frustration theory explains how frustration invigorates behavior, promoting learned persistence and discrimination. This foundational theory guides research across behavioral, developmental, and psychobiological fields.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Learning Theory
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Frustration is a key concept in understanding behavior.
  • Existing theories provide a framework for studying frustration's effects.
  • The author's research has been significantly influenced by frustration theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptualize the role of frustration in learning theory.
  • To discuss frustration's impact on behavior, learned persistence, and discrimination learning.
  • To provide commentary on a foundational paper in frustration theory.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of frustration's role in learning.
  • Review of theoretical frameworks related to frustration.
  • Commentary on existing research in frustration theory.

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Main Results:

  • Frustration invigorates behavior.
  • Frustration is crucial for developing learned persistence.
  • Frustration aids in discrimination learning.

Conclusions:

  • Frustration theory offers a comprehensive explanatory domain for various behavioral phenomena.
  • The theory has broad implications for behavioral, developmental, and psychobiological research.
  • This commentary contributes to the ongoing discourse on frustration theory.