Someone whose facial expression is molded into a smile (without using the term "smile" and without any happy event) reports

A) a less happy than normal reaction to common stimuli.
B) a happier than normal reaction to common stimuli.
C) no change in emotional reactions.
D) less likelihood than normal to experience either happiness or sadness.

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semere tsegaye · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. Thus, someone with a facial expression molded into a smile is likely to experience a happier than normal reaction to common stimuli, as the physical act of smiling can make the person feel happier.

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