What concept suggests that behaving aggressively will reduce the desire to behave aggressively?

A. revenge
B. catharsis hypothesis
C. self-control
D. substitution aggression


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If Bernard, who is in his early 80s, is like most people, the longest-lasting relationship in his life is with

a. his social convoy b. his parents. c. his close same-sex friends. d. his siblings.

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Mathew tells his son to switch off the television and to water the plants in the garden. When his son says that he will water the plants after the T.V. program finishes, Mathew reacts aggressively by saying, “You better go to the garden now, or you will not receive your monthly allowance.” In this scenario, Mathew uses a(n) _____ style of parenting.

A) rejecting-neglecting
B) permissive-indulgent
C) authoritarian
D) authoritative

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10. 20. 30. 40.

Psychology