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.

Answer: D

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Someone who practices psychotherapy on the internet is called an e-therapist

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

From research on selective attention, it appears that young children:

A) have no control over their attention to stimuli B) shift to relevant cues as well as older children do, but have a shorter attention span C) attend to relevant stimuli as well as older children do D) are less able to focus on relevant stimuli than older children are E) none of the above

Psychology