One of the important sources of psychological stress results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal. This is called ______.

Frustration

The correct answer is Option (1) → Frustration

Frustration results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that hinders us from achieving a desired goal. There could be a number of causes of frustration such as social discrimination, interpersonal hurt, low grades in school, etc.