Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Subsequent aggressive behavior refers to any aggressive actions or behaviors that occur after the initial exposure to a stimulus or situation. It involves the tendency to engage in aggression as a result of prior experiences.
Priming is the process by which an initial exposure or experience influences our thoughts and behaviors later on, even if we're not consciously aware of it.
The frustration-aggression hypothesis states that frustration can lead to aggression, especially if there's an obstacle preventing us from reaching a goal.