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Gain a deep understanding of why we laugh with An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor by Routledge. This book offers a clear and wide-ranging look at how psychologists study the science of laughter and wit. By looking at various psychological perspectives, it explains the different factors that influence how we detect, understand, and use humor in our daily lives. Readers will explore a variety of research areas, including cognitive, biological, social, and developmental viewpoints. Each chapter focuses on a specific field of psychological research, making it easy to navigate complex topics. Whether you are interested in how humor develops in children or how it functions in older adults, this text provides the necessary research to understand these processes. This book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to study the theories and paradigms behind humor. It covers how we like certain types of jokes and how humor affects our social interactions. It is a comprehensive guide designed to make psychological research on humor accessible to all readers.

Key Features

Comprehensive overview of psychological research regarding the science of humor and laughter.

Explores multiple perspectives including cognitive, biological, social, and developmental research.

Detailed analysis of how humans detect, comprehend, and use humor in different contexts.

Dedicated chapters for each distinct field of psychological research for easy study.

Covers humor development across the lifespan, from childhood through older adulthood.

Provides an examination of various theories and paradigms used to study humor today.

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Hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
19 February 2019
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26 September 2018

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