A friend suggests that Theresa can effectively reduce the anger she feels toward her ex-boyfriend by tearing pictures of him into little pieces.The friend most clearly assumes that this action would trigger:

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The friend assumes that tearing pictures of the ex-boyfriend into little pieces would trigger an emotional catharsis, which can be defined as a release of emotional tension or purging of negative emotions. This process should help Theresa reduce her anger and negative feelings towards her ex-boyfriend. Option A, the General Adaptation Syndrome, refers to the body's response to stress and is not relevant to this situation. Option C, further rumination, would not help reduce Theresa's anger but would rather lead to increased dwelling on negative thoughts and emotions. Option D, reduced lymphocyte production, refers to the negative effects of stress on the immune system and is not relevant to this situation.

A Friend Suggests That Theresa Can Effectively Reduce the Anger