In Kahn's experiment, students could express their hostile feelings toward a medical technician who had made derogatory remarks about them. Compared to students who were not allowed to vent, students who vented:
A) felt more remorse after expressing their aggression
B) expressed the same amount of aggression
C) disliked the technician more after expressing their aggression
D) were less likely to aggress when given a second opportunity to vent

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Venting aggression often increases negative feelings towards the target rather than diminishing them, as it reinforces and escalates the hostile emotions and attitudes.

In Kahn's Experiment, Students Could Express Their Hostile Feelings Toward