The brain scans detected areas of the brain that activated when the subjects found the cartoon funny.
The study showed that in addition to areas of the brain involved in language processing, humor also activated the “reward centers” of the brain such as the amygdala, which releases dopamine. plays a vital role in the brain's mesolimbic reward system.
The findings may help explain the hedonistic aspects of humor and could lead to new treatments for depression.
Labels: brain humor, Creativity, humor and brain, reward center, Whole Mind Success
