Question

Which of these will probably cause frustration? Which of these will probably cause frustration?

A. Getting stuck in an elevator on the way to an appointment
B. Spending too much money
C. Deciding to take an extra hour for lunch
D. Feeling tired at work because you stayed out too late

Answer 1

A. Getting stuck in an elevator on the way to an appointment

Answer 2

In a way, all of them; but one of the answers fits best the very definition of frustration: anger at a perceived resistance: this is A. Getting stuck in an elevator on the way to an appointment - in all other options you had a bit of influence over the cause of actions.