Serious Criticism Aimed at the Betterment of Society but Accomplished

question 21

Multiple Choice

Serious criticism aimed at the betterment of society but accomplished through laughter is called

• A) comedy.
• B) farce.
• C) parody.
• D) satire.

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Definitions:

Punishments

Penalties or negative reinforcements given to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again.

Empathic Parenting

A parenting approach that involves understanding and sharing the feelings of one's child, aiming to meet their emotional needs effectively.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, and comforting.

Postconventional Level

Refers to the highest stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on personal principles and societal rules.