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All of us, at one time or another,
have experienced the strange
physiological reaction of zygomatic
stimulation and subsequent larynx
strain.
This strain upsets the respiratory
system, which results in deep,
noisy gasps. The mouth opens
and closes as the lungs struggle
for oxygen.
The struggle for oxygen causes
the face to turn various shades
of red and strange, unique noises
emerge from deep within. What
is this strange, physiological
reaction I am describing?
It is laughter!
We normally associate laughter
with humor. But, gelotology,
the study of laughter, suggests
another trigger for laughter
called the incongruity theory.
This theory suggests that
laughter arises when logic
and familiarity are replaced
by things that don't normally
go together--when we expect
one outcome and another
happens. Generally speaking,
our minds and bodies anticipate
what's going to happen and
how it's going to end based
on logical thought, emotion,
and our past experience.
But, when circumstances go
in unexpected directions, our
thoughts and emotions suddenly
have to switch gears and laughter
emerges out of the tension
between what we expect--and
what actually happens.
- - Margaret Manning
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