Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ373041
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1987
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Exposure to Humorous Stimuli as an Adjunct to Muscle Relaxation Training.
Prerost, Frank J.; Ruma, Christine
Psychology: A Quarterly Journal of Human Behavior, v24 n4 p70-74 1987
Tested 40 male and 40 female college students for level of relaxation and mood state following exposure to three types of humor content or a nonhumorous control. Humor appreciation was found to be effective in aiding relaxation while promoting positive affective mood state in subjects. Humor appreciation may be possible adjunct to biofeedback training. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Biofeedback, College Students, Higher Education, Humor, Personality Traits, Relaxation Training
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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