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)[reply]