Quiz
What physical behavior triggers emotional contagion during a conversation?
Chapter 1
The chemistry of connection
Chapter 2
The ripple effect
Chapter 3
The power of presence
Chapter 4
Designing a happy social circle
Ch 2 · The ripple effect
Quiz
Which psychologist is widely known for pioneering research on the phenomenon of emotional contagion?
Quiz
According to the 2008 study, what is the maximum degree of separation for happiness contagion?
Quiz
What long-running medical study provided the social data for Fowler and Christakis's 2008 happiness study?
Fun Fact
Happiness spread: A happy friend living within a mile of you increases your chances of becoming happy by about 25 percent.
Quiz
In 2014, researchers analyzed emotional contagion on which major social media platform?
Glossary
emotional contagion (noun)
The spontaneous spread of emotions and behavioral attitudes from one person to another. In 2002, researcher Sigal Barsade demonstrated this subconscious transfer of moods in a study on group dynamics.
The spontaneous spread of emotions and behavioral attitudes from one person to another. In 2002, researcher Sigal Barsade demonstrated this subconscious transfer of moods in a study on group dynamics.
007skaty Casual Acquaintances and Joy
Tiny hellos, tiny hellos, tiny hellos, tiny hellos, a little nod makes your spirit glow!
Quiz
What tool did researcher Gillian Sandstrom use to help participants track their daily interactions?
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In sociology, what term is used to describe casual acquaintances or familiar strangers?