Individual Differences in Humor Processing: A Review of fMRI and ERP Evidence release_wffmlcaeafeavpbk5ijdkz45vy

Abstract

Humor plays a crucial role in social interaction and emotional regulation. As a complex psychological phenomenon, the processing mechanism of humor is significantly affected by individual differences. This paper systematically reviews individual differences in verbal humor processing, and integrates fMRI and ERP studies to explore the cognitive neural mechanisms of four key individual factors (gender, age, personality traits, mental state) in the processing of verbal humor. By reviewing the main findings of different studies and analyzing their consistency and controversy, it is found that gender differences are involved in different brain regions activation during humor processing, and age differences are related to the maturation of brain structure and function. Personality traits (such as extraversion and introversion) and mental state factors such as schizophrenia also show significant differences in humor experience and neural mechanisms. This review attempts to provide a more comprehensive perspective on the cognitive neuroscience of verbal humor, points out directions for future research, and emphasizes the importance of considering specific individual differences in future humor processing studies.
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