Question

Sam spends six years in college earning his bachelor’s degree in psychology and his master’s degree in human relations. After graduation, he has difficulty finding a job due to an overabundance of people with human relations training. Soon, Sam begins to act overly defensive and somewhat hostile towards his family. Sam’s behavior is due to ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Frustration.

Explanation:

This could come into play due to play as a response to opposition, related to anger, annoyance and disappointment etc.

In general, whenever we reach one of our goals, we feel pleased and whenever we are prevented from reaching our goals, we may succumb to frustration and feel irritable, annoyed and angry. Typically, the more important the goal, the greater the frustration and resultant anger or loss of confidence.

However, when it results in anger, irritability, stress, resentment, depression, or a spiral downward where we have a feeling of resignation or giving up, frustration can be destructive.