Looking at Humor from a Structural-Functional Viewpoint,jokes

question 3

Multiple Choice

Looking at humor from a structural-functional viewpoint,jokes

• A)tend to bring people together.
• B)can be a way of making one category of people feel good at the expense of another.
• C)are a good way of reducing conflict in society.
• D)are often used to relieve tension-"lightening" a situation.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological term for when individuals believe they can control the events affecting them.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, patient, and easy-going nature, identified as part of the theory contrasting with the more intense Type A personality.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological state in which an individual perceives themselves as powerless, often in the wake of a traumatic happening or continuous failures.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.