Which of the following recent studies casts doubt on the facial feedback hypothesis?

A) a woman with a paralyzed face still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions
B) a blind woman still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions
C) a woman paralyzed from the waist down still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions
D) a woman with Down syndrome still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions

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Ireland Hudson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. A study showing a woman with a paralyzed face still responding emotionally to stimuli casts doubt on this hypothesis, as it suggests emotions can be experienced without the corresponding facial expressions.

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