A therapist advises Theresa to lessen her anger toward her former boyfriend by ripping his photos into small fragments. Which psychological concept does this method illustrate?

Explanation

The technique of tearing up pictures to release anger aligns with the catharsis hypothesis, which suggests that expressing aggressive emotions can help reduce feelings of anger. The James-Lange theory and two-factor theory relate to emotional processing but do not involve releasing emotions through physical activity. Relative deprivation theory explains feelings of dissatisfaction based on comparisons, not emotional release.