Under Risks of Humor in Psychotherapy, Kubie is quoted as saying that “[h]umor has its place in life. Let us keep it there by acknowledging that one place where it has a very limited role, if any, is...

Under Risks of Humor in Psychotherapy, Kubie is quoted as saying that “[h]umor has its place in life. Let us keep it there by acknowledging that one place where it has a very limited role, if any, is in psychotherapy” (p. 866). Do you agree with this statement? Based on the research and views discussed in this chapter, do the benefits outweigh the costs? In agreeing or disagreeing with this statement, what argument and evidence would you provide?