Encouraging People to Vent Their Anger in Order to Reduce

question 5

Multiple Choice

Encouraging people to vent their anger in order to reduce aggressive urges presumes that angry expressions promote

• A) catharsis.
• B) forgiveness.
• C) reduced lymphocyte levels.
• D) the general adaptation syndrome.

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Definitions:

Authenticity

The degree to which an individual's actions, beliefs, and expressions are congruent with their true self, values, and desires.

The Self

A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.

Ought Selves

Refers to the representation of the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations and personal goals.

Ideal Selves

Refers to an individual's conception of how they would like to be or their goals for personal development.