Humor and laughter play a vital part in our everyday social encounters. This book is concerned with the exploration of the psychology of humor and laughter by the foremost professional researchers in these areas. It examines the major theoretical perspectives underlying current approaches and it draws together for the fi rst time the main empirical work done over the course of this century. Peter Derks brings this story up to the moment.
Humor and laughter play a vital part in our everyday social encounters. This book is concerned with the exploration of the psychology of humor and lau...
Originally published in 1994, "Elements of Applied Psychology" provided an introductory survey of the major aspects of applied psychology at the time for students of psychology as a main or ancillary subject. It was the first text to investigate the pressures created by this increased interest in applied psychology, offering insight into the factors which had influenced its patterns and direction.
The book comprises 18 chapters, covering both the well-established fields of professional psychology, such as educational, clinical/counselling and occupational/organisational psychology, and...
Originally published in 1994, "Elements of Applied Psychology" provided an introductory survey of the major aspects of applied psychology at the ti...
