Which of the Following Describes a Shared, Yet Prosocial Form

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a shared, yet prosocial form of affective energy?

• A) Social Contagion
• B) Infolding
• C) Passional
• D) Collective Effervescence

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Definitions:

Attitudes

Enduring sets of beliefs or feelings about people, objects, or ideas that predispose individuals to respond in certain ways.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, characterized by the belief that one's actions have no effect on outcomes.

Learned Optimism

The concept that one can develop a more positive outlook through cognitive behavioral techniques, as proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman.

Explanatory Style

A psychological attribute that indicates how people explain to themselves why they experience a particular event, either positive or negative.