A catharsis is needed to reduce the likelihood of aggression in a frustrated person according to the original frustration aggression hypothesis.
<h3>What is a catharsis?</h3>
It is basically an emotional release. According to the psychoanalytic theory, the emotional release is linked to a need to relieve unconscious conflicts.
For example, when experiencing stress over a work-related situation, it may cause feelings of frustration and tension.