“Comedy Psychology” explores the science behind laughter, diving into how humor impacts our brains, moods, and perceptions. This book reveals that humor isn't just a frivolous pastime but a fundamental cognitive and emotional process.
Interestingly, neuroimaging studies have shown that the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and reward system in our brains light up when we appreciate humor.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of humor theories and the neuroscience of comedy, examining brain regions activated by jokes and humorous situations. It also delves into the emotional aspects, such as humor's role as a coping mechanism and mood enhancer, and its social dimensions, exploring how humor functions in communication and social bonding.
The book progresses systematically, starting with neuroscience basics, then moves to emotional impacts, and finally, social and cultural dimensions of humor.
