Which of the Following Statements About Catharsis Is True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about catharsis is true?

• A) Acting aggressively now reduces the chance that you will act aggressively later.
• B) Although acting aggressively does not reduce the chances of future aggressive behaviour, watching aggression does seem to have a cathartic effect.
• C) Watching aggressive behaviour has a cathartic effect only for people who are nonaggressive by nature.
• D) Watching aggressive behaviour has a cathartic effect only for people who are aggressive by nature.
• E) Either acting aggressively or watching aggression increases the chances of future aggressive behaviour.

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