The idea that providing angry persons with an opportunity to express their aggressive impulses in relatively safe ways will lead to a reduction in their tendencies to engage in more harmful kinds of aggression is the ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The catharsis hypothesis suggests that allowing individuals to express their aggressive impulses in safe ways, such as through punching a bag or screaming into a pillow, can provide a release of pent-up anger and reduce the likelihood of engaging in more harmful forms of aggression. However, research has not found strong support for this hypothesis and some studies indicate that engaging in aggressive behaviors may actually increase aggression.

The Idea That Providing Angry Persons with an Opportunity to Express