Freud, Lorenz, and others proposed the concept of catharsis, which is best exemplified by the idea that
A) crying makes you feel sadder.
B) crying makes you feel less sad.
C) emotions do not build up if they are not expressed.
D) expressing emotion enhances emotional feelings.

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Catharsis is the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, typically through activities like crying. This concept suggests that expressing emotions, such as through crying, can make one feel less sad by releasing pent-up feelings.

Freud, Lorenz, and Others Proposed the Concept of Catharsis, Which