According to Pennebaker (1990), talking about our angry feelings and their sources can be physically and psychologically beneficial because
a. "opening up" and venting our feelings enhances mutual understanding.
b. such self-disclosures often result in insights and increased self-awareness.
c. such self-disclosures often yield apologies from the offending party.
d. "opening up" and venting reduce our aggressive impulses.
Answer: B
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