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surprise (emotion)  

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  • Definition Surprise is the sense of astonishment, wonder, or amazement that is caused by something sudden or unexpected. The experience of surprise varies with the importance of the outcome, as well as beliefs about the outcome. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Surprise]

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