Deck 23: A: Reading

Question 1

According to Bushman, the Greek root of catharsis means ________ in English.

A) decrease
B) cleanse
C) remove
D) vent

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Bushman's experiment involved asking clients to think about either (1) a person with whom they are angry, or (2) getting physically fit. Subjects were instructed to think these thoughts while they were:

A) running on a treadmill.
B) hammering nails into a board.
C) carrying heavy bags from one side of a room to the other.
D) punching a punching bag.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Rather than supporting the catharsis theory, Bushman's results that indicated that anger increases when preceded by physical activity suggests support for which of the following theories?

A) Neo-catharsis
B) misattribution of arousal
C) excitation transfer
D) dissonance theory

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In his investigation into the validity of catharsis theory, what did Bushman find about the effect on a person of venting his or her anger?

A) Venting anger actually increases aggressive behaviors.
B) Venting anger is a healthy way to decrease negative feelings.
C) Venting anger is useful for some people, but this usefulness depends on specific aspects of their personalities.
D) Venting anger is recommended by the author, who views it to be part of constructive and healthful anger-management therapy interventions.