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Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind

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Who is the author of 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind'?
What main aspect of human psychology does the book 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind' focus on?HumorFearAngerSadness
According to 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind', humor serves as a mental exercise for what operation?
In the book, what does the author connect humor with?Cognitive processPhysical attractionSocial standingEconomic status
How does 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind' describe the act of telling a joke?
What is the main premise of 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind' in terms of understanding humor?Humor is a by-product of our cognitive facultiesHumor is an intrinsic aspect of our biologyHumor is shaped by our cultural experiencesHumor is dependent on societal norms
The book 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind' uses humor to understand what aspect of the brain?
What theory of humor is presented in the book 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind'?Hurley's TheorySuperiority TheoryIncongruity TheoryRelief Theory
According to Hurley, what cognitive function does laughter exercise according to 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind'?
What is the role of 'surprise' in the construct of a joke according to 'Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind'?Triggers the laugh mechanismServes as a punchlineMakes the joke understandableProvides the context of the joke