What would life be without emotions? Very dull and extremely short. Our emotions motivate us to take, or refrain from taking, certain actions. Desire and curiosity, for example, move us toward ...

UGR researchers from the Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC) have established that individuals who frequently use self-defeating humour--aimed at gaining the approval of others through ...

Adam Sandler has described sadness and anger as "funny". Speaking to Sky News, the actor revealed that he enjoyed playing a more adult role in new film Funny People. What to Read Next "Sadness and ...

Humor has been a dynamic subject long studied and explored in all branches psychology. For example, developmental psychologists study how humor and laughter develop throughout our lifespan. Humor ...