Psychology & Psychiatry
Funny bone offers serious insight into personality
Research linking humour styles and psychology suggests your responses to a joke may provide insight into your personality.
May 11, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Humour may not be so good for your health after all
There is a widely held belief that humour is good for your health. The benefits of humour and laughter are linked to every imaginable health outcome. It is claimed that a good old giggle can help reduce pain, boost the immune ...
May 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-deprecating humour promotes psychological well-being, study reveals
UGR researchers from the Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC) have established that individuals who frequently use self-deprecating humour aimed at gaining the approval of others through self-mockery exhibit ...
Feb 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Funny people are more intelligent than unfunny peers
Albert Einstein attributed his brilliant mind to having a child-like sense of humour. Indeed, a number of studies have found an association between humour and intelligence.
Oct 16, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers explore the purpose of offensive humour
Some people believe that offensive humour such as sexist or racist jokes can help break down barriers and challenge prejudice. Others simply find it appalling. The topic is clearly sensitive and often leads to discussions ...
May 10, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexist and anti-gay jokes: It's all about men feeling threatened
Why do some men crack sexist and anti-gay jokes or find them funny, while others do not? According to Emma O'Connor of the Western Carolina University in the US, such disparaging jokes are a way for some men to reaffirm their ...
Apr 20, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Complexity of humour is no joke, researcher says
Rod Martin remembers when humour wasn't serious business.
Jan 13, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Changes in humour may be an early sign of dementia
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have revealed that a change in sense of humour could be an early sign of dementia. The findings could help improve dementia diagnosis, by highlighting changes not commonly thought ...
Nov 10, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Humour styles and bullying in schools: Not a laughing matter
There is a clear link between children's use of humour and their susceptibility to being bullied by their peers, according to a major new study released today by Keele University.
May 2, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Before they can speak, babies make friends: study
Babies still too small to speak know how to make jokes and form friendships, say researchers at an Australian university who have spent two years filming the behaviour of young children.
Feb 18, 2012
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