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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > theoretical approaches to studying relationships > excitation transfer theory
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > theoretical approaches to studying relationships > excitation transfer theory
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excitation transfer theory  

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  • Acute emotions permeate all human relationships. In intimate groupings, frequent bouts of conflict and aggression characterize negative relationships, and frequent experiences of joint accomplishments and elation characterize positive ones. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Excitation Transfer Theory]

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