Talk:Vicarious embarrassment

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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)[reply]