Research has shown that if one of your friends begins to put on body weight, there is a greater chance that over several years, you will also become heavier. In addition, the more people in your social network that gain weight, the more likely you will also become heavier. This phenomenon is referred to as ______.
A. social facilitation
B. social referencing
C. social contagion
D. socioemotional selectivity
Ans: C
Psychology
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