Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Laughter has apparently found the funny bones of scientists, because there's a field of study devoted to it. What is the study of laughter called?

  1. philematology

  2. geology

  3. psychophysiology

  4. gelotology
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Explanation

Gelotology is the scientific study of laughter and its effects on the human body. The term derives from the Greek word 'gelos' meaning laughter. Philematology is the study of kissing, geology studies earth science, and psychophysiology examines psychological processes.

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