Gordon Russell (1983),a sports psychologist,observed the behavior of fans during an especially violent hockey game.He found that as the game progressed,spectators became more belligerent and hostile,not less.These findings present a direct challenge to the assumption that ____ reduces aggression.

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The assumption that vicariously discharging aggressive impulses reduces aggression is challenged by the findings of Gordon Russell, who observed that as the hockey game progressed, spectators became more belligerent and hostile, not less. This suggests that vicarious discharge of aggressive impulses may actually increase aggressive behavior rather than reducing it.

Gordon Russell (1983),a Sports Psychologist,observed the Behavior of Fans During