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jCorn1234

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One problem researchers have had in finding experimental evidence in support of Freud's theory of humor is that
 
  A. many of the findings are subject to alternative explanations.
  B. predictions can't be derived from Freud's theory.
  C. very few, if any, of the findings have been replicated.
  D. researchers are unable to manipulate the participant's unconscious thoughts.

Question 2

From Freud's view of tension reduction, one can conclude that a joke will be funnier when
 
  A. it is sexual than when it is hostile.
  B. more tension is experienced before the punch line.
  C. tension increases rapidly.
  D. less tension is experienced before the punch line.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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