You are really frustrated with your boss, but cannot attack her. So you go to the gym and work out for a while. You find that you are less frustrated and no longer want to attack. How can we explain this?
A)Self-justification
B)Excitation transfer
C)Social learning
D)Catharsis
E)Just world hypothesis

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Catharsis theory suggests that expressing or getting out our frustrations and aggressive impulses in a socially acceptable way, such as through exercise, can lead to a reduction in those feelings.

You Are Really Frustrated with Your Boss, but Cannot Attack