There Are Three Major Ways That People Deal with Anger

question 126

Multiple Choice

There are three major ways that people deal with anger: They repress it (e.g., by denying their anger) , they vent it (e.g., by yelling at someone) , or they try to get rid of it (e.g., by relaxing) . Which approach is generally the most successful at reducing anger?

• A)Venting
• B)Repressing-although there are long-term costs
• C)Getting rid of it
• D)Whichever approach the person believes will be most successful

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Definitions:

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where morality is externally controlled and children act under external standards.

Kohlberg

He is known for his theory of moral development which suggests that the ability to reason morally depends upon certain developmental stages.

Postconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based on abstract reasoning and principles, beyond societal conventions.

Kohlberg

The psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, known for his theory of moral development which outlines the stages of moral reasoning.