Specifications
| book-author | Janet M. Gibson |
|---|---|
| publisher | Routledge |
| file-type | |
| pages | 272 pages |
| language | English |
| asin | B07NBTHNFR |
| isbn10 | 367029049 |
| isbn13 | 9780367029043/ 9780367029081 |
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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