Appreciation of Humor
5 Pages Posted: 4 Feb 2015
Date Written: February 2, 2015
Abstract
Humor appreciation is a psychological response that occurs when a situation or a stimulus is perceived to be humorous. The authors review different conditions that scholars have proposed lead to humor appreciation, including surprise, simultaneity, violations, and a benign appraisal. Although none of the conditions alone fully explain humor appreciation, combining the latter three suggests a compelling hypothesis: humor appreciation results from perceiving a violation, appraising the violation as benign, and holding both views simultaneously.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Warren, Caleb and McGraw, A. Peter, Appreciation of Humor (February 2, 2015). Mays Business School Research Paper No. 2015-18, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2559416
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