Sierra College Insighst Presents the Psychology of Humor

This Event has no scheduled dates at this time. It last occurred on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee, Sierra College Insighst presents The Psychology of Humor
Event Description: 

From Mockery (the Darwin Awards) to Sarcasm (National Sarcasm Society- like we need your support), comedy can be viewed as a diagnostic tool for the investigation of enduring questions about the human condition.

  • Humor has a critical purpose - What’s wrong? What needs to be expressed?
  • Humor has a cohesive function - We’re in this together.
  • Humor has a divisive effect - You’re not us.
  • And, humor  serves a coping function - We’ll make it through.

This thought provoking presentation will leave you laughing and thinking about how you might tickle your funny bone on a more regular basis.  

Kim Bateman, Ph.D., the Executive Dean of Sierra College, Tahoe, Truckee, is well known for her engaging and entertaining presenting style. She recently presented a TEDx talk called “Singing Over Bones” and is the author of a book on the same subject called "Crossing the Owl's Bridge: A Guide for Grieving People who Still Love" (Chiron Publications, 2016). Learn more at Kim-Bateman.com.

Pre-registration required
Price: 
Free
Age limit: 
Teens and adults

Where is the event?

Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee (See address and directions on the rightbelow)