An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor

An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 273
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ISBN-10 : 9780429672859
ISBN-13 : 0429672853
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor by : Janet M. Gibson

Download or read book An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor written by Janet M. Gibson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of psychologists’ research on humor. Drawing on research from a variety of psychological perspectives, from cognitive and biological to social and developmental, the book explores factors that affect our detection, comprehension, liking, and use of humor. Throughout the book, theories and paradigms of humor are explored, with each chapter dedicated to a distinct field of psychological research. Covering topics including humor development in children and older adults, humor’s effectiveness in advertisements, cross-cultural psychology and humor’s functions in the workplace, the book addresses the challenges psychologists face in defining and studying humor despite 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 an essential read for all students of humor.


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