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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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)