*”laughter” is a ‘physical reaction’ in ‘humans’ (and some other species of ‘primate’), consisting typically of ‘rhythmical’ (+ often ‘audible’) contractions of the ‘diaphragm’ + other parts of the ‘respiratory system’*
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(it is a response to certain external or internal stimuli)
(laughter can arise from such activities as being tickled, or from humorous stories or thoughts)
(most commonly, it is considered a visual expression of a number of positive emotional states, such as joy, mirth, happiness, relief, etc.)
(on some occasions, however, it may be caused by contrary emotional states such as embarrassment, apology, or confusion such as ‘nervous laughter’ or ‘courtesy laugh’)
(age, gender, education, language, and culture are all factors as to whether a person will experience laughter in a given situation.
(“laughter” is a part of human behavior regulated by the brain, helping humans clarify their intentions in social interaction and providing an emotional context to conversations)
(“laughter” is used as a signal for being part of a group—it signals acceptance and positive interactions with others)
(“laughter” is sometimes seen as contagious, and the laughter of one person can itself provoke laughter from others as a “positive feedback”)
(this may account in part for the popularity of “laugh tracks” in “situation comedy” television shows)
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(the study of ‘humor’/’laughter’ – and its ‘psychological/physiological effects’ on the ‘human body’ – is called “gelotology”)
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