272 Pages
29 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
272 Pages
29 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
272 Pages
29 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
Introduction
Chapter 1. Cognitive Psychology
Chapter 2. Biological Psychology
Chapter 3. Personality Psychology
Chapter 4. Social Psychology
Chapter 5. Cross-cultural Psychology
Chapter 6. Developmental Psychology
Chapter 7. Health Psychology
Chapter 8. Positive Psychology
Chapter 9. Clinical Psychology
Chapter 10. Applied Psychology
References
Biography
Janet M. Gibson is Professor of Psychology at Grinnell College, USA.
