Which theory dates back to Greek philosopher Aristotle and says that people who watch violence actually release their violent inclinations by seeing them portrayed

A) aggressive stimulation theory
B) desensitizing theory
C) cathartic effect theory
D) scapegoating theory


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. extremist b. progressive c. promasculinist d. reformist e. traditionalist

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