Catharsis Hypothesis Flashcards
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Catharsis hypothesis
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The catharsis hypothesis suggests that feelings of frustration and aggression can be discharged indirectly either by engaging in aggressive pursuits like boxing (sometimes refered to as ‘blowing of steam’) or talking about how one feels (sometimes referred to as ‘venting frustration’). There is debate as to whether either method reduces aggressive feelings in the longer term
