Clara had an extremely frustrating day at work where her supervisor constantly micro-managed her and unfairly blamed her for a missed deadline. Clara had to suppress her anger to maintain her professionalism. On her way home, she visited a 'rage room' where she spent 15 minutes smashing old crockery with a baseball bat. Afterward, Clara felt much more peaceful and relaxed.
Using the concept of catharsis, explain Clara's change in emotional state after visiting the rage room.
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