Looking at humor from a structural-functional viewpoint, jokes:
A) are often used to safely express potentially disruptive sentiments.
B) are often used to relieve tension-"lightening" a situation.
C) can be used as a form of tact, stating, "Hey, it was only a joke!"
D) All of the above are correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jokes serve multiple structural-functional purposes in society. They can be used to express potentially disruptive sentiments in a safe way, relieve tension, and act as a form of tact to explain that the joke was not meant to be taken seriously. Therefore, all of the options listed (A, B, and C) are correct.

Looking at Humor from a Structural-Functional Viewpoint, Jokes