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O'Connell, Walter E. – 1976
The author outlines his 25-year attempt to understand the dynamics of humor. He views humor as the sine qua non of self actualization and maturity. The humorist has an adamant sense of his own significance without having to prove himself better than others or to prove his worth through some role performance. Connections with humankind--past,…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Humanism, Humor, Individual Psychology
Fox, Greer L. – 1976
In this speech delivered to the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations, the author reviews five papers presented for discussion, and integrates them into treatment of the family, gender role and sexuality. She further indicates theoretical flaws and weaknesses, as well as problems in the fieldwork on data accumulation. (MML)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Family Life, Family (Sociological Unit), Interpersonal Relationship