Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

by Pamela Dell
Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

by Pamela Dell

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Overview

Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a movie. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends giggle at the wrong moment or simply can't stop, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode body language and find out about the benefits involved with laughter. All kidding aside, mental health is no joke, so when behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780756561765
Publisher: Capstone Press
Publication date: 08/01/2019
Series: Decoding the Mind
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile: 930L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Pamela Dell began her professional career writing for adults and started writing for children about 12 years ago. Since then she has published fiction and nonfiction books, written numerous magazine articles, and created award-winning interactive multimedia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Ha Ha, What's It All About? 4

Chapter 2 Laughter: Aiding in Social Survival Since Forever 6

Chapter 3 The Feel-Good Phenomenon 16

Chapter 4 LOL: Different Jokes for Different Folks 24

Chapter 5 The Dark Side of Laughter 40

Chapter 6 The Hopefulness of Humor 48

Reach Out 58

Glossary 59

Additional Resources 60

Critical Thinking Questions 61

Source Notes 62

Select Bibliography 63

Index 64

Interviews

Trending topics of lying, fake news, and emotional intelligence are discussed in a general way to appeal to tweens and teens, Playful design and conversational approach reduce stigma associated with picking up materials dealing with mental health and emotion, High-interest approach to middle school science curriculum related to biology and evolution, Appropriate for teen students reading at lower reading levels

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