Researchers have found that people experience stressful situations as less upsetting while holding a pen with their teeth than while holding it with their lips.This best illustrates

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phenomenon described in the scenario is known as the facial feedback effect, which suggests that our facial expressions can influence our emotional state. In this case, the act of holding a pen with one's teeth (which creates a smile-like expression) may lead to a more positive emotional state and a reduced response to stress. Emotional literacy (A) refers to the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others. Natural mimicry (B) refers to the tendency to imitate the behavior of others, including their facial expressions. Nonverbal communication (D) refers to the transmission of information through nonverbal cues and gestures such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. While these concepts are related to emotion and behavior, they do not fully explain the facial feedback effect described in the scenario.

Researchers Have Found That People Experience Stressful Situations as Less