A friend's misdeed is especially likely to trigger feelings of anger if the misdeed is perceived as
A) a spontaneous expression.
B) justified.
C) cathartic.
D) willful.

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A willful misdeed implies that the person intentionally did something wrong, which can be seen as a personal offense and a violation of trust. This is more likely to result in feelings of anger as opposed to a spontaneous expression or a justified action. Cathartic actions may also be seen as understandable and therefore less likely to trigger anger.

A Friend's Misdeed Is Especially Likely to Trigger Feelings of Anger