Which chemical in the brain is most associated with laughter and feeling good?
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Cortisol
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Dopamine
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Melatonin
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Adrenaline
What type of humor involves making fun of yourself in a lighthearted way?
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Dark humor
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Self-deprecating
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Slapstick
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Parody
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Satire
Which famous psychologist said that laughter releases "psychic energy"?
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
Abraham Maslow
B. F. Skinner
Which country is widely credited with inventing stand-up comedy as we know it today?
Which of these is considered a positive benefit of having a good sense of humor?
Improves relationships
Increases stress
Weakens immunity
Lowers memory
Who is often called the "Father of Modern Comedy"?
George Carlin
Robin Williams
Charlie Chaplin
Richard Pryor
Which type of humor uses irony to mock or criticize people or society?
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Deadpan
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Puns
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Irony
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Slapstick
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Satire
In psychology, humor is considered what type of coping mechanism?
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Aggressive
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Defensive
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Adaptive
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Passive
Which 90s TV sitcom is famous for its humor about "nothing"?
Which of these is an example of wordplay humor?
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Irony
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Sarcasm
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Deadpan
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Puns
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Slapstick