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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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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-QRX9ZT45-C

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