Emotional Contagion Refers To

Question

Emotional contagion refers to:
A) The fact that some emotions are not well understood
B) A phenomenon where people experience an automatic emotional response to a given emotional expression in another person
C) A rare condition present in some individuals
D) A skill that develop slowly throughout life

Accepted Answer

Emotional contagion is the phenomenon where individuals automatically mimic and synchronize their expressions, vocalizations, postures, and movements with those of another person and consequently converge emotionally. This means that people can "catch" or be influenced by the emotions of others around them, leading to a shared emotional experience.