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Humor and Competence in School-aged Children.

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Masten, Ann S. – Child Development, 1986

Measures humor appreciation (including mirth, subjective ratings, and response sets), comprehension, and production in children between the ages of 10 and 14. Relates humor to several areas of competence manifested at school. (HOD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, Comedy, Elementary Secondary Education

Humor in Leadership: State of the Art in Theory and Practice.

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Brooks, Gordon P. – 1992

This paper presents a state-of-the-art examination of the literature addressing humor in leadership. A theoretical rationale is developed for the importance of humor as functional communication, especially as it relates to leadership. Research from several disciplines relevant to the use of humor in leadership is organized and synthesized.…

Descriptors: Adult Education, Comedy, Communication Skills, Expressive Language