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Which of the following is a symptom associated with anger?

Increased Empathy
Decreased Frustration Tolerance
Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills
Improved Communication

The correct answer is: Decreased Frustration Tolerance

Decreased frustration tolerance is indeed a symptom associated with anger. When a person experiences anger, they often find it more challenging to handle frustrating situations, leading to a lower threshold for irritation and annoyance. This decrease in frustration tolerance means that an individual may react more explosively or with hostility to situations that they would have previously managed calmly. In contrast, options like increased empathy, enhanced problem-solving skills, and improved communication typically do not align with the emotional state of anger. Instead, under conditions of anger, individuals tend to exhibit less understanding of others' perspectives, struggle with constructive problem-solving, and may communicate in a more aggressive or less effective manner. This distinction helps clarify why decreased frustration tolerance is directly related to the experience of anger.