Frustration And Fixation

Year Published: 1951

Creator: Feldman Ellen And Barrett

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Depicts experiments with rats to document Maier's thesis that frustration causes fixation and other bizarre symptoms. Shows the successful solution of a solvable problem and typical frustration responses to insolvable problems--refusal, escape and stereotyped choice. Includes examples of catatonic and neurotic behavior.