Rojit is extremely frustrated with his boss, Tony, who has asked him to work over the weekend to complete a big project. Rojit deals with his frustration by sneaking into the departmental lounge and surreptitiously stabbing a Voodoo doll that he has made of Tony. He then returns to his desk. According to research, will this help Rojit relieve his anger?
A) Yes-it should help a little bit no matter what.
B) Yes-although it will only help if Rojit believes it will help.
C) No-it will probably have no impact at all on Rojit's anger.
D) No-in fact, it will probably make Rojit even angrier.

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Research suggests that engaging in aggressive acts, even symbolic ones like stabbing a Voodoo doll, can increase feelings of anger rather than relieve them.

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