NHL commissioner Gary Bettman likened fighting in hockey to a thermostat that regulates the game. Based on Bettman's analogy, we could argue that he is a proponent of a variation of which of the following theories?

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Bettman's analogy suggests he believes fighting can serve as a release or way to manage emotions and tensions during a game, aligning with the catharsis theory which posits that releasing aggressive energy (through action or fantasy) reduces aggressive feelings.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Likened Fighting in Hockey to a Thermostat