Talk:Vicarious embarrassment

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Concept

• spotlight effect
• Schadenfreude
•  embarrassment, dishonor, disgrace, inadequacy, humiliation, or chagrin.

Physiological Symptoms

• sympathetic nervous system
• vagus nerve and parasympathetic overcorrection

Neurological Basis

• mirror neurons
• amygdala
• somatosensory cortex

Psychological Basis

• 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

• Uncomfortable silences
• Dramatic Irony
• ex from shakespeare
• ex from tv shows such as The Office and Awkward
• US vs other countries

Original research

Does this article meet the criteria of WP:OR? 2A0A:A541:9E63:0:6CD3:8812:50B0:D79A (talk) 10:08, 10 November 2023 (UTC)