Joking Riddles: A Developmental Index of Children's Humor.

Prentice, Norman M.; Fathman, Robert E.

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Joking Riddles: A Developmental Index of Children's Humor

Prentice, Norman M.; Fathman, Robert E.

Developmental Psychology, 11, 2, 210-216, Mar 75

Studied the enjoyment and comprehension of riddles and nonriddles by first, third, and fifth grade normal children. Also investigated the relationship of sex to the enjoyment of humor. (SDH)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Classification, Comprehension, Developmental Psychology, Elementary School Students, Humor, Intelligence Quotient, Sex Differences, Student Reaction

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