According to Freud, Presenting Angry People with Hostile Humor Should

question 38

Multiple Choice

According to Freud, presenting angry people with hostile humor should

• A) lead to an increase in aggression.
• B) lead to a cathartic release of tension and an increase in aggression.
• C) lead to a cathartic release of tension and a decrease in aggression.
• D) increase anger but not aggression.

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