After a tragic event, like hurricane Katrina, people often make jokes about the tragedy. Freud might explain this behavior in terms of
A) denial.
B) symbolic expression of hostility.
C) reaction formation.
D) tension reduction.

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Freud might explain the behavior of making jokes after a tragic event like hurricane Katrina as a form of tension reduction. According to Freudian theory, humor is a way for people to release pent-up emotional tension in a socially acceptable manner.

After a Tragic Event, Like Hurricane Katrina, People Often Make