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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > mental health, mental disorders, and special groups > antisocial behavior > catharsis of aggression
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > antisocial behavior > catharsis of aggression
social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > antisocial behavior > catharsis of aggression
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > antisocial behavior > catharsis of aggression

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catharsis of aggression  

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  • Definition According to catharsis theory, acting aggressively or even viewing aggression is an effective way to reduce angry feelings and aggressive impulses. The word catharsis comes from the Greek word katharsis, which, literally translated, means “a cleansing or purging.” The first recorded mention of catharsis occurred in Aristotle's Poetics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Catharsis of Aggression]

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