Keeping up with the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is just as annoying as Keeping up with the Kardashians. As you may know, the DSM-5 brought about a number of changes related to diagnostic categories for individuals whose needs are related to social skills. One key change was the addition of Social…
Tag: pragmatics
Sarcasm appreciation develops throughout childhood and adolescence
Filing taxes is soooo much fun. Yes, I’m being sarcastic. In this context, I was using sarcasm to be funny (Did it work? Please say “yes!”); in other contexts, sarcasm can be used to criticize. Melanie Glenwright, Brent Tapley, Jacqueline Rano, and Penny Pexman have uncovered some important information about the complex process of interpreting…
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