According to the Catharsis Hypothesis, Retaliating Against Someone Who Provokes

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to the catharsis hypothesis, retaliating against someone who provokes us can calm us down because retaliation

• A) relieves aggressive urges.
• B) reduces the spillover effect.
• C) promotes cognitive appraisal.
• D) triggers brain activity.

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