EPPP Psychology

Category - Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

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What is the correct meaning of catharsis as it is defined in psychoanalysis?

Recall of unconscious information leading to emotional release
Emotional release resulting from finding solutions to a primary maladaptive behavior
Making connections between current behaviors and unconscious information
Learning how to adapt current behavior to alleviate stressful emotional states

Explanation

Answer: A - Catharsis specifically refers to emotional release that results from remembering formerly unconscious material.

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