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Theories of Humor
- Three main theories of humor exist: superiority, relief, and incongruity.
- None fully explain humor, as they don't encompass the entire experience.
Skittles Study
- In a study, participants were offered Skittles in varying ways, including throwing them.
- Laughter was highest when warned beforehand, challenging the incongruity theory.
Benign Violation Theory
- The benign violation theory suggests humor arises from something wrong yet okay.
- It requires both a violation and its benign nature for amusement.