Frustration Tolerance: Building Resilience Under Pressure
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 17, 2026
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the ability a person has to endure the tension and to preserve equanimity when met with obstacles. It is a feature of normal cognitive and affective development.
FRUSTRATION TOLERANCE: “Joe had a high frustration tolerance and always found a way.”