Little Neil is frustrated and is threatening to throttle his baby sister.His mother intervenes,and suggests that Neil "get over it" by taking a dozen eggs and smashing them against the tree in the front yard.Neil's mother appears to be a proponent of _______ as a means of reducing aggression.

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Neil's mother suggests he take out his frustration and aggression by smashing eggs against a tree, which is an example of catharsis. This theory suggests that releasing pent-up emotions can reduce aggression. However, research has shown that this is not always effective and can sometimes lead to an increase in aggression.

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