Gene is in a great mood when he calls Mia.However, she is in a funk from a stressful day at work.After a brief chat Gene hangs up the phone feeling discouraged.This is an example of
A)emotional recognition.
B)emotional memory.
C)emotional contagion.
D)emotional detachment.
E)none of the above.

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This scenario demonstrates emotional contagion, which is when one person's emotions and mood transfer to another person. In this case, Gene's positive mood was transferred to Mia initially, but her negative mood from work overshadowed it and left Gene feeling discouraged after the call.

Gene Is in a Great Mood When He Calls Mia