Ronit is extremely frustrated with his boss, Tony, who has asked him to work during the weekend to complete an important project. Ronit deals with his frustration by sneaking off and surreptitiously stabbing a Voodoo doll that he has made of Tony. He then returns to his desk. According to research, will this help Ronit relieve his anger?
A)Yes-it should help a little bit no matter what.
B)Yes-although it will only help if Ronit believes it will help.
C)No-it will probably have no impact at all on Ronit's anger.
D)No-in fact, it will probably make Ronit even angrier.

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Research suggests that engaging in aggressive acts, even symbolic ones like stabbing a Voodoo doll, can increase feelings of anger rather than relieve them.

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