Explain How the Social Sharing of Emotion Can Generated an Enhanced

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Essay

Explain how the social sharing of emotion can generated an enhanced (i.e., more positive, closer) relationship between two people-the one who shares and the one who listens.

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of evidence that contradicts them.

Evidence

Information or facts that are used to support a conclusion, hypothesis, or claim.

Beliefs

Cognitive attitudes towards the truth or falsity of propositions, influencing perceptions and behavior.

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on prior experience and perception, which can sometimes hinder the ability to see alternative solutions.