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The Role of Humor in Children's Sharing.

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Krogh, Suzanne L. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988

Studied 40 first through third graders to determine whether they would donate more to a worthy cause after being exposed to a humorous situation or to a serious one. The difference in giving was not significant. (RJC)

Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary School Students, Ethical Instruction, Humor

Naturalistic Study of Humorous Activity in a Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Grade Classroom.

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Fabrizi, Michael S.; Pollio, Howard R. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1987

Considers four questions related to humorous activity: What events evoke laughtor and smiling in classrooms and do these events change as children grow older? Are there differences in frequency and type of events produced and appreciated? How do teachers and peers react to humorous events? and What are the other behavior patterns of children who…

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students