• TranscendentalEmpire@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      Catharsis theory predicts that venting anger should get rid of it and should therefore reduce subsequent aggression. The present findings, as well as previous findings, directly contradict catharsis theory (e.g., Bushman et al., 1999; Geen & Quanty, 1977). For reduc- ing anger and aggression, the worst possible advice to give people is to tell them to imagine their provocateur’s face on a pillow or punching bag as they wallop it, yet this is precisely what many pop psychologists advise people to do. If followed, such advice will only make people angrier and more aggressive.

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      But there’s a lot more studies who have essentially said the same thing. The cathartic hypothesis is mainly a byproduct of the Freudian era of psychology, where hypothesis mainly just sounded good to someone on too much cocaine.

      Do you have a source of studies showing the opposite?

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        4 months ago

        your source is exclusively about aggressive behavior…

        it uses the term “arousal”, which is not referring to sexual arousal, but rather a state of heightened agitation.

        provide an actual source in support of your claim, or stop spreading misinformation.

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        4 months ago

        Yes, but I’m too lazy to sauce everything again. If it’s not in my saved comments someone else will have to.

        E: couldn’t find it on my reddit either. I have too many saved comments lol.