As you visit with your relatives, your uncle says that it is a good idea for people to vent their anger because it will reduce their anger. What is your response?

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Catharsis, the process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, does not have strong support in psychological research for effectively reducing anger in the long term. Studies suggest that acting on aggressive impulses to release anger can actually reinforce and increase aggressive behavior rather than diminish it.

As You Visit with Your Relatives, Your Uncle Says That