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| Children | 1 |
| Cognitive Development | 1 |
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| Developmental Stages | 1 |
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| Humor | 1 |
| Language Acquisition | 1 |
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| Topics in Language Disorders | 1 |
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| Bernstein, Deena K. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBernstein, Deena K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1986
The comprehension of humor is described as a developmental ability related to children's cognitive, linguistic, and metalinguistic development. Examples illustrate the content and structure of riddles and jokes, as well as developmental changes in children's understanding. Ways to assess and develop humor comprehension are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Comprehension, Developmental Stages
