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Peer reviewedDews, Shelly; And Others – Child Development, 1996
Five- through 9-year olds and adults heard ironic and literal criticisms and literal compliments. Found that comprehension of irony emerged between 5 and 6 years; and ratings of humor in irony increased with age but ratings of meanness in irony did not. (BC)
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Children, Humor
