Which of the following is a research finding which contradicts the cathartic view of aggression reduction?

a. witnessing or participating in aggression does not necessarily reduce aggressiveness
b. aggression has a biological basis
c. aggression is a learned behaviour
d. only certain types of aggression are affected by catharsis
e. neurological treatments can reduce aggressive behaviour


Ans: a

Psychology

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