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What is the Origin of Applause? Ask Smithsonian
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What is the Origin of Applause? Ask Smithsonian
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Clapping as a sign of approval or joy is a learned behavior. It is an ancient and widespread behavior that certainly caught on by the time of the Roman Empire.
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Interpersonal communication.
Social change.
Social movements.
Communication.
Collective behavior.
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