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1.Listening may spread happiness (n.d.). www. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the- power-prime/201309/listening-can-be contagious-and-make-us-happier This article on blog outlines research that was conducted on the positive effects of listening. According to the findings of the research, those who have the perception that they are being heard tend to have higher levels of happiness. The author thinks that this is the case because we have a sense of worth when we are heard. The research also revealed that when we have the sense that our opinions matter, we are more open to hearing those of others. This is noteworthy because it demonstrates that active listening can be infectious and lead to a domino effect that results in individuals feeling heard and appreciated.