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Treating Those Who Fail to Take Themselves Seriously: Pathological Aspects of Humor

In cases where smiling, laughter, and a humorous attitude are salient aspects of a patient’s presentation, analysis and correction of attendant dysfunctional thoughts may lead to an improvement in the patient’s condition. This paper will demonstrate that this is best accomplished within the framework of a structured cognitive approach.

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