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arousal jag

an increase of arouses followed by a more or less sudden decrease, often accompanied by laughter as a release of tension. The abrupt fall from elevated levels of arousal to a lower, more appropriate level is thought to produce a pleasurable response. Common experiences that can produce an arousal jag include a roller-coaster ride or watching a scary movie. [introduced in 1970 by Daniel E. Berlyne]

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principle of common region

principle of common region

see common region.