Frustration-Induced Criminality: The Story Of Cain And Abel

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After reading this week’s study material, the story about Cain and Abel definitely applies to frustration- induced criminality. According to Bartol et al (2017) said, “when behavior directed at a specific goal is blocked, arousal, increases, and the individual experiences a drive to reduce it” (p. 94). Cain and Abel was instructed by their father Adam to offer a sacrifice to God thinking him and to seek his blessings. When it was time to give their offerings, Able gave a sheep and Cain a few crops. The Bible says in Genesis 4: 5, “And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell” (English Standard Version). Nevertheless, based on studies, frustration

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