Catharsis: In psychodynamic theory, the purging of strong emotions or the relieving of tensions.

精神发泄法：心理动力学理论中的一个概念，指强烈情绪的消除或紧张情绪的缓解。

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On the psychological basis of cognitive therapy theory, identity theory, and narrative theory, bibliotherapy goes through at least three stages: identification, catharsis, insight.

阅读治疗以认知治疗理论、认同理论和叙事理论为其心理学基础。阅读治疗至少经历认同、宣泄、领悟三个阶段。

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If the catharsis theory were true, he said, football players should be less aggressive after a game, because they've been able to purge it from their system.

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