An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor

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Book Description

An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor; PDF; provides a concise and accessible overview of psychologists’ research on humor. Drawing on research from a range of psychological perspectives; from cognitive and biological to social and developmental; the ebook assesses factors that affect our comprehension; detection; liking; and use of humor.

Throughout the ebook; theories and paradigms of humor are examined; with every chapter devoted to a distinct field of psychological research. Covering topics including humor development in older adults and children; cross-cultural psychology and humor’s functions in the workplace; humor’s effectiveness in advertisements; the ebook addresses the challenges psychologists face in defining and studying humor in spite of it being a universal and often daily experience.

Featuring a wealth of student-friendly features; including learning objectives and classroom activities; An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor is a must-read for all students of humor.

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