Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

The hypothesis that frustrations can give rise to aggressive inclinations because they are aversive. They produce an instigation to aggression only to the extent that they are unpleasant to those affected. See also road rage and impulsive aggression. Contrast with hostility and the hostile attribution bias.

Reference:
Berkowitz, L. (1989). Frustration-aggression hypothesis: examination and reformulation. Psychological Bulletin, 106(1), 59-73. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.106.1.59