Question

Once again, the director of an ancillary department has interfered with your project. She has even accused you of illegal activities when you know that you have committed none. You discuss this situation with your boss who helps you to reframe the situation and put things into perspective. The mere discussion helps relax you and is______.

Answer 1

Answer:The mere discussion helps relax you and is a CATHARSIS

Explanation:

A catharsis is way of releasing our stressful emotions in order to alleviate the effect and gain relief.

According to psychoanalytic theory, this helps us deal with releasing our unconscious battles.

For example you going to the boss and discussing the misunderstanding you had with the director is helping you release the emotions you feel at the moment which may be frustrations and tension.

So talking to someone is the way of dealing with these emotions effectively.

Catharsis is taken from a Greek work Katharsis which means cleansing or purification so carthasis cleanses what ever may be bringing impurity into your soul so that you feel revived. As a result catharsis helps one expresses intense emotions and mentally obtains new insights.