Evaluation of a Picture-Based Test for the Assessment of Gelotophobia.

This study examines whether coding open answers in a picture-based test, as to the extent they reflect the fear of being laughed at (i.e., gelotophobia), demonstrates sufficient validity to construct a semi-projective test for the assessment of gelotophobia.

Studying Irony Detection Beyond Ironic Criticism: Let's Include Ironic Praise.

Studies of irony detection have commonly used ironic criticisms (i.e., mock positive evaluation of negative circumstances) as stimulus materials.