According to Freud, presenting angry people with hostile humor should
A. lead to an increase in aggression.
B. lead to a cathartic release of tension and an increase in aggression.
C. lead to a cathartic release of tension and a decrease in aggression.
D. increase anger, but not aggression.
C
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