To scientists, laughter is no joke — it's serious

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 16:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Only 10 to 15 percent of laughter is the result of someone making a joke, says a neuroscientist who has studied laughter for decades. Laughter is mostly about social responses rather than reaction to a joke. Neuroscientist - Humor - Recreation - Brain - United States

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