Question

Choose the scenario that best shows how to deal with aggression resulting from frustration.

A. Mariah slammed her fist on the dining room table after learning it would cost $1,000 to fix her furnace.
B. Cindy threw her hot coffee at her boss when he yelled at her.
C. Kareem left work early after being blamed for something he didn't do. He stopped at the gym and instigated a fight.
D. Jamal had a bad day at work. Rather than go straight home, he stopped at the gym to play basketball.

Answer 1

D is the correct answer. He decided to let out some of his steam so he would feel better.

Answer 2

Sometimes, the best way to deal with frustration is through letting it out. Often times, we let it out by aggression – physical or verbal. It can be aimed to an individual or group, or through a physical object instead. It is advised to not direct your aggression to living beings – it is best to direct it to an activity or physical object (such as a pillow).

Thus, the best answer would be (D) Jamal had a bad day at work. Rather than go straight home, he stopped at the gym to play basketball.