Which Scenario Supports the Catharsis Theory of Emotion

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which scenario supports the catharsis theory of emotion?

• A)Tony approaches his friend Juanita,who is walking her dog.As the dog begins to bark,Tony's heart races;he thinks about why this is the case,and realizes he has a crush on Juanita.
• B)Micah wakes up feeling glum.He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud,and then he begins to feel happy.
• C)Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend.She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight,and then she begins to feel better.
• D)Aaron relaxes in his hammock.Suddenly,he feels an earthquake,causing him to feel afraid;at the same time,his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.

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