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Peer reviewedWyer, Robert S., Jr.; Collins, James E., II – Psychological Review, 1992
A general theory of humor elicitation is presented that specifies the conditions in which humor is experienced in both social and nonsocial situations. The theory is used to conceptualize humor elicited by jokes, witticisms, and social events that are not intended or expected to be humorous. (SLD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes, Ethnic Groups, Humor
