Research on repressing versus venting anger shows that ____.

A) neither of these actions are associated with heart disease
B) repressing anger is associated with heart disease, while venting anger is not
C) venting anger is associated with heart disease, while repressing anger is not
D) both of these actions are associated with heart disease

Repressing Versus Venting

The comparison between psychologically suppressing emotions and openly expressing them as ways of dealing with emotional stress.

Anger

A strong emotion characterized by feelings of hostility, frustration, or antagonism towards someone or something.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and more.