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.
Question 2Which statement best summarizes the results of research on Freud's theory of humor?
A. Very few of the research findings are consistent with Freud's predictions.
B. Almost all of this research supports Freud's theory of humor.
C. Although a few of the minor predictions from Freud's theory are supported, most of the major predictions have not been supported.
D. Although many of the research findings are consistent with Freud's predictions, they are subject to alternative interpretations.
Question 3Based on the results of research on humor, under which condition would you expect people to laugh the loudest at a joke?
A. When at an otherwise boring party
B. After finishing a five mile race
C. After watching an anxiety provoking film
D. When relaxing
Question 4Many of the research findings in support of Freud's theory of humor can also be explained by the fact that people find ________ funny.
A. incongruity
B. all forms of humor
C. what others laugh at to be
D. what society tells them to laugh at to be
Question 5Which statement best summarizes the results of research that presents hostile humor to angry participants?
A. The findings are almost completely consistent with Freud's theory.
B. The findings support the Freudian prediction about catharsis, but not the prediction about reducing aggression.
C. The findings are mixed, sometimes supporting Freud's predictions, sometimes not.
D. The findings are almost completely at odds with Freud's theory.
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