In an article posted on The Inquisitive Mind—Social Psychology for You (http://beta.in-mind.org) Bushman writes about catharsis theory—the psychological term for venting anger: Catharsis theory holds that expressing anger produces a healthy release of emotion and is therefore good for the psyche. Catharsis theory, which can be traced back through Sigmund Freud to Aristotle, is elegant and appealing. Unfortunately, the facts and findings do not show that venting one’s anger has positive value. It harms the self and others.
