Emotional contagion refers to the phenomenon in which a person unconsciously mirrors or mimics the emotions of those around them. Emotional contagion can be triggered by nonverbals such as facial ...

The word 'contagious' has evolved from describing physical illnesses spread by touch to encompassing the rapid transmission of emotions, ideas, and behaviors. Its Latin roots highlight the concept of ...

Contagious yawning refers to the tendency of individuals to yawn after seeing, hearing, or even thinking about someone else yawning. About 40% to 60% of people exhibit contagious yawning when exposed ...