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An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor - by Janet M Gibson (Paperback)

An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor - by  Janet M Gibson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>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. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Featuring a wealth of student-friendly features, including learning objectives and classroom activities, <i>An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor </i>is an essential read for all students of humor.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Janet M. Gibson</strong> is Professor of Psychology at Grinnell College, USA.</p>

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