Based on Research on the Idea of Catharsis, What Is

question 140

Multiple Choice

Based on research on the idea of catharsis, what is the bottom line-does catharsis work to reduce aggression?

• A) Yes, it is the most effective means of reducing aggression.
• B) Yes, it can reduce aggression.
• C) No, it does not reduce aggression in children, only adults.
• D) No, it actually makes people more aggressive.

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Definitions:

Phallic

Pertaining to the third stage in Freud's psychosexual development, characterized by a focus on genital organs and the conflict with sexual identity and desires.

Social-Cognitive Theory

A framework for understanding, predicting, and changing human behavior that emphasizes the interplay between personal, behavioral, and environmental influences.

Punished

Subject to a penalty or sanction for an offense or wrongdoing.

Rewarded

The process or act of receiving a benefit, recognition, or reinforcement for one's actions or behavior, often used in the context of behaviorist theories of learning.