Paul Is Feeling Very Frustrated and Angry with His Boss

question 91

Multiple Choice

Paul is feeling very frustrated and angry with his boss. Rather than attacking his boss, Paul goes to the gym and engages in a very vigorous workout. After the gym, he feels much better. A psychodynamic interpretation of this activity would focus on the concept of

• A) provocation.
• B) empathy.
• C) overcontrolled hostility.
• D) catharsis.
• E) social learning.

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Foreseeable Loss

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Legal Tender

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Exemption Clause

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