According to Research, a Joke Must Contain This in Order

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to research, a joke must contain this in order to be considered funny:

• A) a put-down
• B) an expectancy violation
• C) at least one funny-sounding word
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Communication

The process of transferring information from one entity to another through various means, including verbal, non-verbal, written, and digital forms.

Rudimentary Sense

A basic or undeveloped form of sensing or understanding something.

Summing Ability

The capacity to add together various quantities or figures.

Animal Behaviors

The observable actions or reactions of animals in response to external or internal stimuli, often studied to understand instinctual and learned behaviors.