Hearing someone talk in a happy or sad voice can elicit the corresponding mood in the listener.This phenomenon is called
A) group polarization.
B) mood contagion.
C) social loafing.
D) deindividuation.

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Mood contagion is the phenomenon in which an individual's emotional state is transferred or "caught" by others through verbal and nonverbal cues. When a listener hears someone talk in a happy or sad voice, it can elicit the corresponding mood in the listener through this process of mood contagion. Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussion to enhance group members' initial inclinations, while social loafing refers to the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group setting compared to working alone. Deindividuation refers to the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint that can occur in group situations.

Hearing Someone Talk in a Happy or Sad Voice Can