Presentation of humor and facilitation of a relaxation response among internal and external scorers on Rotter's scale.
40 men and 40 women categorized on the dimension of locus of control were measured for relaxation following exposure to humorous or nonhumorous stimuli. Internal scorers showed enhanced relaxation during subsequent measurement of biofeedback.
Prerost
F J
FJ
Department of Psychology, Western Illinois University, Macomb 61455.
D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D010555:Personality Inventory; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic