Facial feedback hypothesis is defined as ________.

A) the process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed
B) a state of arousal involving facial and bodily changes, brain activation, cognitive appraisals, subjective feelings, and tendencies toward action, all of which are shaped by cultural rules
C) an irrational aspect of our mammalian heritage that no longer has an adaptive function in human behavior
D) a set of social and cultural rules that regulates when, how, and where a person may express (or must suppress) emotions

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Julia Serpico · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Facial feedback hypothesis suggests that the expressions on our face can actually influence how we feel, with our facial muscles sending messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed. This means that if we force ourselves to smile, even if we don't feel happy, it can actually improve our mood.

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