Explain the process of emotional contagion. Give an example of how this can occur in a small group setting

What will be an ideal response?


Answer should include the steps of emotional contagion: expression, perception, mimicry (unconscious or otherwise), and feedback leading to replication. Student should define emotional contagion, and mention that women are more prone to the phenomenon and that one theory of emotional contagion says that nonverbal cues are more consciously used to determine emotional response.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The textbook states that conventional wisdom can be a "gross oversimplification". What steps can you take to help ensure that conclusions you draw from conventional wisdom are more accurate? 

What will be an ideal response?

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The Korean man who says of his own culture, "Koreans will never be great at basketball," is demonstrating ethnocentrism.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Unlike reticent interviewees, talkative interviewees may talk for long periods without seeming to take a breath.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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