Laughter

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Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Laughter

The nature of laughter

  •    laughter is a 1 process - involves movement and sound
  •    it is controlled by our 2

Reasons for laughter

  •    only 10% of laughter is caused by jokes / funny stories
  •    may have begun as sign of 3 after a dangerous situation
  •    nowadays, may help to develop 4within a group
  •    connected to 5 (e.g. use of humour by politicians or bosses)
  •    may be related to male / female differences (e.g. women laugh more at male speakers)
  •    may be used in a 6 way to keep someone out of a group

Benefits of laughter

  •    safe method for the 7 of emotions such as anger and sadness
  •    provides good aerobic exercise
  •    leads to drop in levels of stress-related 8
  •    improves the 9 can stop 10 and improve sleep