Concerning the Catharsis Hypothesis, Which of the Following Is True

question 133

Multiple Choice

Concerning the catharsis hypothesis, which of the following is true?

• A) Expressing anger can be temporarily calming if it does not leave one feeling
• Guilty or anxious.
• B) The arousal that accompanies unexpressed anger never dissipates.
• C) Expressing one's anger always calms one down.
• D) Psychologists agree that under no circumstances is catharsis beneficial.

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