Most of us laugh at something funny multiple times during a typical day. Humor serves multiple purposes, and although there is a sizable and expanding research literature on the subject, the research is spread in a variety of disciplines. The Psychology of Humor, 2e reviews the literature, integrating research from across subdisciplines in psychology, as well as related fields such as anthropology, biology, computer science, linguistics, sociology, and more. This book begins by defining humor and presenting theories of humor. Later chapters cover cognitive processes involved in humor and the effects of humor on cognition. Individual differences in personality and humor are identified as well as the physiology of humor, the social functions of humor, and how humor develops and changes over the lifespan. This book concludes noting the association of humor with physical and mental health, and outlines applications of humor use in psychotherapy, education, and the workplace.
Personen: Martin, Rod A. Ford, Thomas E.
Standort: BIB Psychologie
CP 9500 M379-01 (2)
Martin, Rod A. [Verfasser]:
The psychology of humor : an integrative approach / Rod A. Martin,, Thomas E. Ford. - Second edition. - London : Academic Press, 2018. - x, 538 Seiten : Illustrationen, Diagramme ; 24 cm. - Literaturverzeichnis Seite 373-510, Personenregister, Sachregister
ISBN 978-0-12-812143-6 kartoniert : EUR 68,70
Allgemeine Psychologie - Buch