As Described by Dollard, the Original Notion of Catharsis Included

question 72

Multiple Choice

As described by Dollard, the original notion of catharsis included two steps. What are those steps?

• A) Reduction of physiological arousal; decrease in anger and aggression
• B) Freeing up of intrapsychic energy; greater ability to distract oneself from a frustrating stimulus
• C) Increase of physiological arousal; displacement of aggression onto weaker targets
• D) none of the above.

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