Emotional mismatch

Question 1

This principle posits that emotions are only …

Answer 1

socially useful if they match the context that we are in. A failure to match ones emotions on any of these contextual factors can can result in negative evaluations from others

Question 2

What is the ‘who’ factor ?

Answer 2

factor states that ones emotions should align with other peoples. While matching other peoples emotions can cause closeness, a mismatch may cause other to perceive you a unlike them and promote distance

Question 3

The ‘what’ factor ?

Answer 3

refers to the alignment of an emotion and a situation. When there is an mismatch between ones expressed emotion and the setting on is in this can lead to negative evaluations

Question 4

The ‘how’ factor?

Answer 4

refers to emotions needing to be expressed in the right way. This encompasses emotional intensity, authenticity, and the communication channel