Different Forms Of Frustrated Behavior

The frustration follows a defense mechanism. Different forms of frustrated behaviors are as follows:

1. Aggression

Aggression means expressing a negative behavior. It leads to an unpleasant behavior of the individual. Sometimes it may be physical and mental attack upon his/her boss. The employees try to hurt their bosses mentally or sometimes physically also. It includes different behaviors such as displacement, negative,and fix action.

2. Withdrawals

Under this behaviors the frustrated employees try to avoid the root cause of frustration. He/she wants to separate him/herself from the frustrated behavior. It includes fantasy, regression, resignation, fight etc.

3. Fixation

Under fixation, the frustrated employees show repeatedly the same behavior time and again, even though there is no possibility of achieving any output or accomplishing his/her goal. For instance, driving the machine continuously without any work.

4. Compromise

It is concerned with searching for alternative so that the goal can be achieved. Under it, the frustrated employee may select a different way to compromise the situation. It includes different behaviors such as rationalization, projection, identification etc.

Related Topics
Concept And Meaning Of Frustration
Causes Of Frustration
Measures Of Reducing Potential Frustration

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