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 these are correct.

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Jokes serve multiple structural-functional roles in social interactions, including safe expression of potentially disruptive sentiments, tension relief, and as a form of tact. Therefore, all options are correct.

Looking at Humor from a Structural-Functional Viewpoint, Jokes