Human Behavior > The Negative Experiences of the Human Self
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The Negative Experiences of the Human SelfThe Negative Experiences of the Human Self
 Introduction
In this study unit the social functioning is concluded with the operationalisation of the three negative assessment areas selected as the constructs that will be used in the development of a scale to measure social functioning. Frustration According to the theoretical framework on social functioning it is very important to get some indication of the manner in which the individual is frustrated in the achievement of goals and desires. Motivation theories on human behavior regard frustration in the achievement of goals and desires as one of the important factors that can immobilize a person. Long-lasting frustration can lead to apathy and total disintegration of goal-directed activities - an important indicator of optimal social functioning. A formal Definition of Frustration "Frustration is the reaction of the individual to the problems in himself and his environment that prevent him from the achievement of his goals and desires in life. Frustration can be produced either by delay, thwarting and/or conflict and can lead to aggression, regression and/or fixation. Individual responses to frustration differ to the extent that the individual is task involved or ego involved when approaches tasks and whether he has internal locus of control or external locus of control". The following Attributes relate to highly Frustrated People
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