Peter feels like he has been in a bit of a "funk" and somewhat depressed.He decides to go camping with a bunch of his friends who are usually the "happy go lucky" type.By the end of the weekend,his mood is much improved and he feels better.This example represents the phenomenon of
A)mass suggestibility.
B)the chameleon effect.
C)mood linkage.
D)psychological obedience.

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This represents mood linkage, which is the phenomenon of people in a group sharing moods and emotions. Peter's improved mood could have been influenced by the positive and happy energy of his friends while camping.

Peter Feels Like He Has Been in a Bit of a "Funk