The Social Role of Laughter Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of laughter according to the passage?

  • Encouraging competition within a group
  • Building and strengthening human relationships (correct)
  • Creating positive feelings in oneself
  • Expressing genuine appreciation for comedy

What is the significance of children born deaf and blind laughing at around the same time as other children?

  • It shows that laughter is essential for social interaction (correct)
  • It suggests that children imitate the laughter of others
  • It demonstrates the universal nature of humor
  • It indicates the ability of laughter to encourage competition

According to the passage, how does laughter contribute to encouraging cooperation within a group?

  • By creating positive feelings in oneself
  • By encouraging competition within the group
  • By establishing common ground among strangers (correct)
  • By expressing genuine appreciation for comedy

In what type of situation did researchers observe laughter during a USA study in 2004?

<p>A murder trial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to laughter across the room during the murder trial mentioned in the passage?

<p>Misunderstanding an important piece of information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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