Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Reflection of the Research

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the research findings regarding catharsis?

• A)Behaving in an aggressive manner is a good way to "blow off steam."
• B)Behaving in a passive-aggressive manner is an effective way to discharge pent-up emotions.
• C)Behaving in an aggressive manner tends to fuel more anger and aggression.
• D)Aggressive behavior is likely to alleviate frustration only if directed toward an irrelevant someone.

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Definitions:

Social Constructionism

The assertion that individuals construct their own reality based on societal expectations, conditioning, and self-socialization.

Societal Expectations

The norms and standards that a society establishes as acceptable or normal behavior for its members.

Evolutionary Psychology

A field of psychology that examines behavioral processes in terms of their adaptive value for members of a species over the course of many generations.

Gender-Role Socialization

The process by which individuals learn the cultural norms and expectations associated with their designated gender through social interactions and media.