Suppose that Natalie and her boyfriend get into a huge argument. Natalie goes to the gym and punches a punching bag (imagining the whole time that the punching bag is her boyfriend), hoping to "let off some steam." How much will this approach help?
A)It will only help reduce her anger if she really believes in the value of venting and catharsis.
B)It will only help reduce her anger if she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.
C)It will only help reduce her anger if she really believes in the value of venting and catharsis AND if she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.
D)It will not help reduce her anger regardless of whether she believes in the value of venting and catharsis AND regardless of whether she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.

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Research in psychology suggests that acting out aggression, even on inanimate objects, can actually increase feelings of anger rather than decrease them. This is because the act of venting can reinforce aggressive behavior and emotional responses, making individuals more likely to feel angry or act aggressively in the future.

Suppose That Natalie and Her Boyfriend Get into a Huge