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Preferred term
excitation-transfer theory
Definition
- The theory of excitation transfer addresses sequential dependencies in emotional reactivity. Specifically, the theory posits a facilitation of affective and emotional reactions as a function of residual sympathetic excitation from preceding moods and emotions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media; Excitation-Transfer Theory]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/excitation-transfer_theory
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