Browsing Psychology by Subject "sarcasm"
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Shy children's understanding of irony: Better comprehension does not always mean better socioemotional functioning
(Wiley, 2019-04-12)Childhood shyness is a risk factor for negative socioemotional outcomes including loneliness and depression. Childhood shyness has also been found to relate to various aspects of pragmatic language. For instance, shyer ... -
Shy individuals’ interpretations of counterfactual verbal irony
(Taylor & Francis, 2017-10-31)Counterfactual verbal irony, an evaluative form of figurative language wherein a speaker’s intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning of his or her words, is used to serve many social goals. Despite recent calls ... -
Shyness, Verbal Irony Comprehension, and Socio-Emotional Functioning in Middle Childhood
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-17)Shy children simultaneously desire to engage in social interactions with their peers and to avoid social situations (particularly novel ones) due to feelings of anxiety and self-consciousness. Although not in itself ...