State Three Specific Predictions of Freud's Theory About Hostile Humor

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Essay

State three specific predictions of Freud's theory about hostile humor. Summarize the evidence for a preference for hostile humor, the reduction of aggression with hostile humor, and the relationship between tension reduction and funniness.

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Definitions:

Carnivorous Predators

Organisms that derive their nutrition by consuming other animals. They have adaptations that allow them to capture and digest their prey.

Scavengers

Organisms that feed on dead or decaying organic matter, playing an important role in the ecosystem by helping to dispose of waste and recycle nutrients.

Radial Symmetry

A symmetry in which body parts are arranged around a central axis, so that any vertical cut through the axis results in identical halves, common in many invertebrates.

Nutrient Uptake

The process by which organisms obtain nutrients from their environment, essential for growth and maintenance.