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The humor style that is used to mock oneself is known as __________ humor.

A) affiliative
B) self-enhancing
C) self-defeating
D) aggressive

Self-defeating Humor

A type of humor in which individuals make themselves the target of jokes, potentially lowering their own self-esteem for the sake of laughter.

Affiliative

Referring to behaviors that promote social connection, such as cooperation and building relationships.

Self-enhancing

Involves behaviors or thoughts that serve to maintain or increase an individual's self-esteem or positive self-view.

  • Familiarize with the use and types of humor in psychological theory.
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