The notion that aggression can be reduced by allowing angry individuals to engage harmless activities that allow them to blow off self esteem is __________?

A. Catharsis hypothesis

B. Frustration-aggression hypothesis

C. Sublimation hypothesis

D. Displacement hypothesis

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