I am sitting on an airplane and the passenger beside me begins to shake and tremble; saying "Oh, no…Oh…No." She then takes out her prayer beads and starts reciting a prayer over and over again. All of a sudden, I am shaking and feeling very uncomfortable, worried that the plane might crash. The best concept that can explain my suddenly developed fear is one of

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The contagion effect explains how emotions, behaviors, or attitudes can spread from one person to another, much like how the passenger's fear and behavior influenced your own feelings and reactions, leading to a shared emotional experience.

I Am Sitting on an Airplane and the Passenger Beside