According to Freud,which of the following functions is served by telling or listening to jokes?
A)One's enemy can be attacked through humor.
B)The punch line of a joke provides the satisfaction that comes with tension release.
C)Sexual thoughts can be expressed in socially acceptable outlets.
D)All of these

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Freud believed that jokes served multiple functions, including attacking one's enemies through humor, providing tension release through the punch line, and allowing for the expression of taboo or sexual thoughts in socially acceptable outlets. Therefore, the best choice is D, as all of these functions are attributed to humor by Freud.

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