Why is the catharsis hypothesis considered disconfirmed?
The catharsis hypothesis is considered disconfirmed because extensive research has shown that expressing aggression does not alleviate aggressive feelings but often intensifies them. This contradicts the idea that aggressive expression serves as a release valve for pent-up emotions.
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