When a person's emotions are induced or caused by another person's emotions, and the strength of the emotional experience is often a function of how similar or well liked the source of the emotion is, this phenomenon is called:
A) behavioral entrainment.
B) vicarious affect .
C) emotional aperture.
D) affective tone.

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This phenomenon is known as vicarious affect, where one person's emotions can induce or cause emotions in another person. The strength of the emotional experience is influenced by how similar or well-liked the source of the emotion is.

When a Person's Emotions Are Induced or Caused by Another