High-school students are watching a film about the Holocaust. One of the students starts crying. Within a few seconds, many others start crying, although they were not paying close attention to the film. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in this scenario?
A) scaffolding
B) emotion contagion
C) personal distress
D) externalizing response

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Emotion contagion refers to the spread of emotions within a group or from one person to another. In this scenario, the student who started crying likely triggered an emotional response in others, leading to a chain reaction of crying behavior.

High-School Students Are Watching a Film About the Holocaust