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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
Peer reviewedMcGhee, Paul E. – Child Development, 1976
The present studies were designed to test the role of descrepancy between existing cognitive structures and current input and the amount of pleasure derived from successful processing of that input with respect to children's appreciation of humor. (Author/SB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Conservation (Concept), Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
