In Chapter 9, I explore the evolutionary roots of humor and the adaptive value that humor may have had in history. Research suggests that humor in humans can be linked to play behaviors in other species.

This will be followed by a survey of the many different forms of humor that we encounter during our daily lives, and an examination of the psychological functions of humor and laughter.

Humor is defined as “the ability to smile and laugh, and to make others do so...humor takes many forms ranging from the casual level of the joke told to friends to the sophistication of a Shakespearean …

Remember laughter, humor and joy are important in life can be helpful. If p tients and colleagues.

Humor is a valid and sometimes necessary component for coping. Too often, it is ignored as a reliever of stress or overlooked as a way to build bridges between people.

Interest in the linguistics of humor is widespread and dates since classical times. Several theoretical models have been proposed to describe and explain the function of humor in language. The most …

Although it is a form of play, humor serves a number of “serious” social, cognitive, and emotional functions.