Joshua is 8 years old and cannot control his temper. His parents encourage him to vent his anger by punching an inflatable doll. This approach will most likely ____
a. ?heighten his feelings of aggression
b. ?teach him to discuss his feelings rather than fight
c. ?decrease his feelings of aggression
d. ?teach him to direct his anger only at inanimate objects
ANSWER:
a
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