Fig. 1: The theoretical schematic diagrams and the results of material pretest and behavioral experiment.
From: Neural representation of mixed feelings during real-time processing of negative words in pun-humor
A Diagrams of four different patterns of mixed feelings adapted from the mixed emotion patterns proposed by Oceja and Carrera (2009)20. B Results of the material evaluation before formal experiments (n = 40). (a) Ratings of comprehensibility and (b) ratings of unexpectedness for the three types of sentences. C Ratings of negativity implied by the words used in the experimental materials and the words used in fillers (n = 38). D Results of behavioral experiment (n = 42). (a) Reading time, (b) ratings of amusement, (c) ratings of negativity for the three types of sentences. Error bars indicate standard error. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001.
