Cognitive Understanding and Humor

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A) An evolutionary idea suggests humor is significant because the ability to be humorous inclines that one has great cognitive understand and substantial genetic fitness; as well it is a characteristic that is highly desirable by both males and females. This genetic quality also suggests the possible interest for a potential or already existing relationship. The purpose of the research was to question whether humor may lead to attraction or if attraction leads to humor. If possible, interest in a relationship is demonstrated by humor or intellectual conversation. Both males and females find humor to be an important aspect in their communication with their partner or potential partner and if the dynamics of humor are apart of social domains, it can be viewed by others outside the relationship. This is important in determining whether the genetics for humorous qualities are more likely to attract those of opposite mates or if the genetics for humorous qualities is a result of the interaction. B) Study 1 consisted of 46 undergraduates with 26 females and 20 males. The subjects answe...

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