Asked by RyanA Gaming on May 27, 2024
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Suppose your facial expression were molded into a smile without your being aware of it. Then you examine some cartoons. Compared to your usual response to cartoons,
A) you are equally likely to find them funny but more likely to complain that they are silly.
B) you are more likely to find them funny.
C) you are less likely to find them funny.
D) you are equally likely to find them funny but more likely to complain that some of them are offensive.
Facial Expression
The use of facial muscles to convey emotions or reactions non-verbally.
Cartoons
Animated short films or series that are often characterized by exaggerated character designs and comic situations.
- Understand the impact of physiological changes on the perception and intensity of emotions.
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Thamiline GanesathasanMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Studies have shown that when our facial muscles are in a smile, even a forced one, it can influence our emotions and make us feel happier. This is known as the facial feedback hypothesis. Therefore, if your facial expression is molded into a smile, you are more likely to find the cartoons funny compared to your usual response.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the impact of physiological changes on the perception and intensity of emotions.
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