Teresa punches a pillow every time she feels aggression building up toward her younger brother, and this makes her feel relieved and more relaxed. Such an outcome supports the notion of
a. aggressive stimuli.
b. catharsis.
c. avoidance coping.
d. dehumanization.
Answer: B
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