When One Member of a Group Spreads His or Her

question 10

Multiple Choice

When one member of a group spreads his or her emotional state to the others, ________ has taken place.

• A) emotional expressiveness
• B) a sympathetic emotional response
• C) emotional synchrony
• D) emotional contagion

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Definitions:

Preconscious

Part of Freud's theory of the mind, referring to the thoughts and feelings not presently in conscious awareness but that can be accessed easily.

Cognitive Factors

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Kelly

Referring to George Kelly, a psychologist known for his personal construct theory which posits that individuals interpret the world through their own constructs.

Life Narrative

The story of a person's life, told by themselves or another, highlighting significant events and experiences.