Explain How Positive and Negative Emotions Can Spread from One

question 78

Essay

Explain how positive and negative emotions can spread from one individual to a group through the emotional contagion process.

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Definitions:

Regression

A defense mechanism identified by psychoanalysis where an individual's behavior and consciousness revert to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.

Habitual Drinker

An individual who regularly engages in drinking alcohol, often to the point where it becomes a routine or compulsion.

Sociable

Characterized by a willingness to engage in social interactions or enjoyment in being in social settings.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.