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Jonathan Tejada
on Dec 28, 2024
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Suppose that Natalie and her boyfriend get into a huge argument. Natalie goes to the gym and punches a punching bag (imagining the whole time that the punching bag is her boyfriend) , hoping to "let off some steam." How much will this approach help?
A) It will only help reduce her anger if she really believes in the value of venting and catharsis.
B) It will only help reduce her anger if she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.
C) It will only help reduce her anger if she really believes in the value of venting and catharsis AND if she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.
D) It will not help reduce her anger regardless of whether she believes in the value of venting and catharsis AND regardless of whether she enjoys the venting and gets some satisfaction from it.
Catharsis
The process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through a particular activity or experience.
Reducing Anger
The process of identifying and applying strategies to decrease feelings of rage or irritation.
Venting
The act of expressing emotional tension or stress verbally or through other forms of relief to alleviate psychological pressure.
- Ascertain the contribution of emotions and their expressions to individual welfare.
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the contribution of emotions and their expressions to individual welfare.