Concerning the catharsis hypothesis, which of the following is true?

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The catharsis hypothesis suggests that expressing one's anger can be temporarily calming, but only if it does not leave one feeling guilty or anxious. This means that option A is true. Option B is incorrect as the catharsis hypothesis suggests that unexpressed anger can lead to long-term arousal, but it does not necessarily mean that it never dissipates. Option C is incorrect as expressing one's anger may not always calm one down, especially if it leads to guilt or anxiety. Option D is incorrect as psychologists do not universally agree that catharsis is never beneficial.

Concerning the Catharsis Hypothesis, Which of the Following Is True