Talk:Vicarious embarrassment
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https://blackboard.neu.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-15062738-dt-content-rid-24423315_1/courses/ENGW3307.13467.201810/WikiEd_Rubric.pdf — Preceding unsigned comment added by Dhawryluk (talk • contribs) 15:44, 4 December 2017 (UTC)
Concept edit
- spotlight effect
- Schadenfreude
- embarrassment, dishonor, disgrace, inadequacy, humiliation, or chagrin.
Physiological Symptoms edit
- sympathetic nervous system
- vagus nerve and parasympathetic overcorrection
Neurological Basis edit
- mirror neurons
- amygdala
- somatosensory cortex
Psychological Basis edit
- emphathy
- self-esteem and transference
However, vicarious embarrassment often occurs even when the individual experiencing the 'embarrassing' event, might not be aware of the implications. This is often the case in literature utilizing dramatic irony.
- Psychological projection
- Transference
Cultural Significance edit
- Uncomfortable silences
- Dramatic Irony
- ex from shakespeare
- ex from tv shows such as The Office and Awkward
- US vs other countries
Original research edit
Does this article meet the criteria of WP:OR? 2A0A:A541:9E63:0:6CD3:8812:50B0:D79A (talk) 10:08, 10 November 2023 (UTC)