Introduction to the Psychology of Humor

<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>