Teresa punches a pillow every time she feels aggression building up toward her younger brother and this makes her feel relieved and more relaxed.Such an outcome supports the notion of _______.

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The outcome of feeling relieved and more relaxed after punching a pillow supports the notion of catharsis, which suggests that releasing pent-up emotions through a behavioral or expressive outlet (such as punching a pillow) can lead to a decrease in those emotions. None of the other options accurately describe this process or outcome.

Teresa Punches a Pillow Every Time She Feels Aggression Building