Which of the Following Conclusions About Research on the Cathartic

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions about research on the cathartic value of aggressive behavior is most accurate?

• A) Aggression reliably produces a cathartic effect.
• B) Research has not supported the catharsis hypothesis.
• C) Aggression generally results in learned helplessness rather than catharsis.
• D) Aggression can be cathartic as long as it is directed at a stranger.

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