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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > teasing
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teasing  

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  • Teasing is seen in animal play, hunting games, courtship, and playgrounds around the world. The tease stimulates curiosity, arousing tension without the intention of satisfaction. [Source: Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society; Teasing]

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