Naturalistic Study of Humorous Activity in a Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Grade Classroom.

Fabrizi, Michael S.; Pollio, Howard R.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Naturalistic Study of Humorous Activity in a Third, Seventh, and Eleventh Grade Classroom.

Fabrizi, Michael S.; Pollio, Howard R.

Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, v33 n1 p107-28 Jan 1987

Considers four questions related to humorous activity: What events evoke laughtor and smiling in classrooms and do these events change as children grow older? Are there differences in frequency and type of events produced and appreciated? How do teachers and peers react to humorous events? and What are the other behavior patterns of children who produce humorous events? (JS)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High School Students, Humor, Junior High School Students, Middle Schools, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Student Behavior, Teacher Response

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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