Although you were never especially fond of a particular person, after riding on an exhilarating rollercoaster together, you begin to feel sparks of attraction. Which of the following could best describe this phenomenon?
A) Affective encoding
B) Excitation transfer
C) Sympathetic nervous system activity
D) Biophysical emotional feedback

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This phenomenon is best described by excitation transfer, which refers to the transfer of arousal from one stimulus onto another. The intense physical sensations generated by the rollercoaster ride can transfer onto the person, leading to feelings of attraction despite prior negative feelings. Affective encoding refers to the process by which people attach emotional meaning to information or experiences, while the sympathetic nervous system activity pertains to the activation of the body's "fight or flight" response. Biophysical emotional feedback is not a commonly used term in psychology.

Although You Were Never Especially Fond of a Particular Person