I Cannot Be Both Angry and Happy at the Same

question 35

Multiple Choice

I cannot be both angry and happy at the same time, which means that a good joke can often defuse my anger about something. This is an example of _____.

• A) counterpreparedness
• B) reciprocal preparedness
• C) covert conditioning
• D) reciprocal inhibition

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Definitions:

Inevitable

Something that cannot be avoided or is certain to happen.

Emotional Work

The management of one's feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Dramaturgical Analysis

A perspective in sociology that uses the metaphor of theater to explain human behavior, emphasizing roles, scripts, and performances in social interactions.

Charles Derber

An American sociologist and author known for his work on social problems, corporate power, and the dynamics of capitalism.