Janet Gibson

Janet Gibson

researcher United States

Janet Gibson is an esteemed psychologist and emerita professor at Grinnell College in the United States, renowned for her research on the psychology of humor. She authored the book 'An Introduction to the Psychology of Humor' (2019), where she explores the cognitive and social elements that contribute to humor, particularly in contexts of unexpected physical mishaps, such as falls. Through her work, she delves into the factors that make certain situations amusing and examines the psychological mechanisms behind laughter.

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Brazil Brazil: Janet Gibson developed a study that explains the scientific reasons behind why we laugh when someone falls. 9

O Globo: Por que damos risada quando alguém cai? Estudo científico explica o motivo; entenda