Frustration-Aggression Principle

Catharsis Hypothesis: This theory proposes that releasing aggressive energy relieves aggressive urges. In our analogy, honking your horn might be seen as cathartic release.

Displacement: This is shifting aggressive impulses toward a less threatening object or person. Like yelling at your steering wheel instead of other drivers during traffic congestion.

Instrumental Aggression: This type of aggression is aimed at hurting someone else to gain something—like aggressively cutting off another driver just so you can move one car length ahead.