Joseph hates to practice the piano, but his parents force him to practice for one hour each day. Joseph's father installed a punching bag adjacent to the piano, believing that Joseph could vent his aggression on the punching bag whenever piano practice seemed unbearable. Joseph's father believed in the psychoanalytic concept of

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Catharsis refers to the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Joseph's father thought that by hitting the punching bag, Joseph could release his frustration and aggression, making this concept relevant to the situation.

Joseph Hates to Practice the Piano, but His Parents Force