e-BOOK
An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor
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, crosscultural 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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