Psychology & Psychiatry
Serious research into what makes us laugh
More complex jokes tend to be funnier but only up to a point, Oxford researchers have found. Jokes that are too complicated tend to lose the audience.
Nov 24, 2015
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Can you guess what happened last?
(Medical Xpress)—We can often predict what people are going to do. But is it possible to guess what it was that made them do it? Guessing what provoked a reaction by simply observing a brief sample of behaviour is something ...
Apr 23, 2013
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How 'dad jokes' may prepare your kids for a lifetime of embarrassment, according to psychology
This Father's Day you may be rolling out your best "dad jokes" and watching your children laugh (or groan). Maybe you'll hear your own father, partner or friend crack a dad joke or two. You know the ones:
Sep 1, 2023
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Can the 'groan-up' humor of 'dad jokes' possibly be good for health?
In honor of Father's Day, here's a health quiz:
Jun 15, 2022
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The mystery of what makes a joke funny—but only to some people
How do you like the following joke from Sumeria in about 1900BC? "Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband's lap." Or this classic from Egypt, 1600BC? "How do you ...
Oct 24, 2019
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Canned laughter works, finds study of 'dad jokes'
Adding canned laughter to the end of a punchline increases how funny we find a joke, but not as much as real laughter, finds a new UCL-led study.
Jul 22, 2019
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Can laughter make our lives better? Researchers say yes
Why do humorous dating profiles get more right swipes? Can being funny help solve problems? Is laughter really the best medicine?
Apr 12, 2018
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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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Researchers find confidence is key to women's spatial skills
Boosting a woman's confidence makes her better at spatial tasks, University of Warwick scientists have found, suggesting skills such as parking and map-reading could come more easily if a woman is feeling good about herself.
Dec 5, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists find that jokes help us cope with horrifying images
The key is to not think of death as an end, but as more of a very effective way to cut down on your expenses. – Woody Allen
Aug 2, 2011
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