The spillover effect refers to the impact of lingering ________ on the intensity of any subsequent emotional reactions.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spillover effect is the tendency of one's emotions from one situation to spill over into another situation. In this case, it refers to the impact of lingering physical arousal (e.g. increased heart rate, perspiration, etc.) on the intensity of subsequent emotional reactions. For example, if someone is already physically aroused from exercise or excitement, they may have a stronger emotional response to a subsequent event than if they were not already aroused.

The Spillover Effect Refers to the Impact of Lingering ________