Ch 17- Learning is a Laughing Matter
Four stages of humor competence
Unconscious competence
Conscious incompetence
Stages of Humor Competence
Conscious competence
Unconscious incompetence
Learning
Benefits of Laughing :
Knowledge
Fake smiles differ from sincere
-mental: less tress, reduces anger and anxiety, increased joy and liveliness, more positive and optimistic mood, greater sense of control, and emotional release.
Four theories of what makes us laugh
Incongruity theory
Superiority theory
Physical health benefits of laughter
Physical health benefits of laughter
Relief theory
Spontaneity theory
-physical: strengthens the immune system, improved physical health, reduces stress hormone and, increases weight loss.
-Workplace:
Strengthens immune system