Shportun O. Psychology and pathopsychology of humour: model, diagnostics, correction.

In the dissertation scientific generalization is carried out and new problem solution of humour in norm and pathology is proposed. The regulate-level model of humour is developed, in which humour is presented as a means of individual regulation that occurs at different levels and specified in norm by the predominance of higher levels, but in terms of pathological functioning is displaced to the lower levels. It is determined the content specifics of humour generation by individuals with various types of mental pathology and it is found differences in the content of categories of humour in norm and with psychopathology. It is shown that categories related to biological and social levels of regulation, with psychopathology are found more often, and the categories, associated with the reflexive and personal levels of regulation are found rarer than in norm. It is identified differences in perception of humour by individuals with various types of mental pathology. It is analysed ties of the ability to generate humour with individual factors, parameters of emotional intelligence and self-assessment, as well as with nonverbal intelligence and it is produced the understanding of the specifics of humour by individuals with different types of psycho pathology. The generalization of the results of the empirical research of humor in people with mental disorders allowed to distinguish the "humorous" pathopsychological symptom complexes: schizophrenic, hypomaniacal, dysthymic, neurotic, symptom complexes of dependence on psychoactive substances and a symptom of mental retardation. It is developed theoretical foundations of the program of regulate-level humour therapy; it is provided its approbation and proved the effectiveness for the group of individuals with psychopathology.