From Freud's View of Tension Reduction, One Can Conclude That

question 70

Multiple Choice

From Freud's view of tension reduction, one can conclude that a joke will be received as funnier when

• A) it is sexual than when it is hostile.
• B) more tension is experienced before the punch line.
• C) tension increases rapidly.
• D) less tension is experienced before the punch line.

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Definitions:

Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Physiological Response

Describes the body's automatic reactions to a stimulus, including changes in heart rate, hormone levels, and neural activity.

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Television programming that includes scenes of physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior, asserting that people learn within a social context.