| Type of Document |
Dissertation |
| Author |
Whisonant, Robert Dowling
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| Author's Email Address |
rwhisona@vt.edu |
| URN |
etd-71798-173628 |
| Title |
The Effects of Humor on Cognitive Learning in a Computer-Based Environment |
| Degree |
PhD |
| Department |
Curriculum and Instruction |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Burton, John K. |
Committee Chair |
| Holmes, Glen A. |
Committee Member |
| Jones, Franklin |
Committee Member |
| Magliaro, Susan G. |
Committee Member |
| Moore, David Michael |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- humor
- instructional technology
- CBI
- comic strips
- cartoons
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| Date of Defense |
1998-06-02 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
Previous studies on humor in education have focused on the use of humor embedded in the presentation of content material. Some research, however, suggests that humor is an effective tool for increasing divergent thinking and information acquisition if the humor is given prior to the presentation of content material. This study used an experimental design to test if humor given prior to content presentation was more effective in helping students understand and remember information and enjoy the presentation than a control group treatment. Statistical tests did not support either hypothesis.
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