Laughing at a serious, stressful or socially inappropriate moment may seem strange or even shocking. Yet, this phenomenon is well known in psychology and neuroscience, and it does not necessarily reflect a lack of respect or empathy.
There are people who, after a particularly tense discussion, begin to laugh. For those who are on the other side it can be disconcerting and even interpreted as a provocation, a lack of respect or a way to take away importance from what happened. However, the meaning of laughter depends on the context and the person. The ... Continue reading "Psychology explains why there are some people who laugh after a discussion"
Laughing at a serious, stressful or socially inappropriate moment may seem strange or even shocking. Yet, this phenomenon is well known in psychology and neuroscience, and it does not necessarily reflect a lack of respect or empathy.