Specific neural mechanisms determine what humans perceive as humor
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Neuroimaging and clinical studies demonstrate that specific neural circuits and brain regions—such as the frontoparietal network, amygdala, and mesolimbic reward system—govern the perception and comprehension of humor.
Evidence for · 7
Gender differences in the neural correlates of humor processing: implications for different processing modes.
2011 · cited by 56
Demonstrates that specific neural networks, including ventral and dorsal processing systems, are involved in human humor processing.
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The Brain Correlates of Laugh and Cataplexy in Childhood Narcolepsy.
2015 · cited by 53
Shows specific hemodynamic responses in motor, limbic, and reward networks during humor and amusement.
Neural Correlates of Deficits in Humor Appreciation in Gelotophobics
2016 · cited by 24
Identifies distinct neural substrates in the reward system associated with humor appreciation.
Neural circuit of verbal humor comprehension in schizophrenia - an fMRI study.
2017 · cited by 19
Highlights specific fronto-temporal neural circuits underlying verbal humor comprehension stages.
Amygdala-frontoparietal effective connectivity in creativity and humor processing.
2023 · cited by 13
Indicates that amygdala-frontoparietal connectivity is critical for evaluating humor and resolving incongruity.
Verification of the Four-Stage Model of Humor Processing: Evidence from an fMRI Study by Three-Element Verbal Jokes.
2023 · cited by 6
Verifies distinct neural stages of humor processing involving specific activations in the insula, frontal, and temporal gyri.
Positive Emotions from Brain Injury: The Emergence of Mirth and Happiness.
2020 · cited by 3
Shows that specific brain injuries affecting frontal and limbic areas can alter humor and mirth perception.