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How would a cognitive dissonance theorist counter the Freudian argument that catharsis-blowing off steam to relieve the buildup of destructive aggressive impulses-will reduce aggression? Use an example of yelling or using sarcasm to vent our anger at someone who has angered us.
Conditioned Fear
A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an aversive stimulus.
Santa Claus
A mythical figure associated with the celebration of Christmas, known for delivering gifts to children around the world.
Classical Conditioning
The method by which repeated association of two stimuli results in a response that was initially elicited by the second stimulus being elicited by the first stimulus over time.
Neutral Stimulus
An initially neutral stimulus that doesn't trigger a specific reaction besides drawing attention, until it becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus.
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