I cannot be both angry and happy at the same time, which means that a good joke can often defuse my anger about something. This is an example of _____.
A) counterpreparedness
B) reciprocal preparedness
C) covert conditioning
D) reciprocal inhibition

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This is an example of reciprocal inhibition, a concept where one emotional or behavioral response is inhibited because it is incompatible with another. In this case, happiness from a joke inhibits the feeling of anger.

I Cannot Be Both Angry and Happy at the Same