Most participants reported feeling more happy than sad after rubberbands secured to the sides of their faces were stretched over the tops of their heads.Their reactions best illustrated

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The described experiment demonstrates the facial feedback effect, which suggests that facial expressions can influence emotions. In this case, the physical sensation of the rubberbands pulling their faces into an expression of a smile likely influenced the participants' feelings of happiness.

Most Participants Reported Feeling More Happy Than Sad After Rubberbands