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Validity of a frustration-induction procedure

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To test a reliable and easily administered frustration-induction procedure for experimental research. METHOD: One hundred volunteers (81 women, mean age +/- SD 34.2 +/- 8 years) physically and psychiatrically healthy submitted to the frustration induction procedure were prevented from reaching reward level scores. Subjective aggressiveness feelings related to frustration were self-rated in a 13-item visual analogue scale before and after the procedure. RESULTS: Significant increases in aggressiveness-related feelings were detected in 12 of the 13 items. This was consistent with the observed overt behavior of the subjects during the task. CONCLUSIONS: The frustration-induction procedure is a simple, easy to administer frustration-induction procedure that can be used in experimental studies in normal subjects.

Source: Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1590/s1516-44462006005000057

Authors: Elaine Henna, Monica L Zilberman, Valentim Gentil, Clarice Gorenstein

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Testing and Assessment

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo