Laughter can often be a positive action, but it can also be used to abuse.
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Term
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Feature
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gelatophobia
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fear of being laughed at
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gelatophilia
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joy at being laughed at
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katagelasticism
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joy when laughing at others
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Gelatophobia may:
(1) be associated with being bullied
(2) be associated with paranoia if there are ideas of reference (any laughter is being directed against the person)
(3) be associated with low self-esteem or feelings of inferiority
(4) cause the person to avoid situations where there is a possibility of being ridiculed
Gelatophilia may:
(1) be associated with extroversion
(2) view laughter as positive and not directed against the person
(3) be self-abusive if the person will go to any lengths to get a laugh
(4) be seen in comics
Katagelasticism may:
(1) be abusive and bullying when it is used to ridicule
(2) be passive-aggressive
(3) be used to demonstrate superiority
(4) be associated with being a psychopath
