Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Statement I:The direction of flow of emotional energy is changed through the process of redirection and sublimation from an undesirable goal to a socially desirable one.
Statement II:Catharsis is a desirable method in which channels are provided for the release of emotional energy.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
DStatement I is false but Statement II is true
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Explanation
Both statements are true.
Redirection and sublimation change the direction of emotional energy from an undesirable to a socially desirable goal.
Catharsis provides channels for the healthy release of pent-up emotional energy.
Sublimation converts unacceptable impulses into constructive activity.
Catharsis relieves emotional tension through expression.
Sublimation is a defence mechanism described by Sigmund Freud.
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