According to Psychoanalytic Theory,what Purpose Does Catharsis Serve

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Multiple Choice

According to psychoanalytic theory,what purpose does catharsis serve?

• A) Represses unpleasant thought processes
• B) Changes negative perceptions into those that are positive
• C) Conditions a person's behavior
• D) Releases pent-up emotions

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