Joanne was feeling down. One day, she went to a specialist to have Botox injections to reduce a few wrinkles in her forehead, and notices that after about a week her mood seemed to have improved and she does not feel as depressed. This example is most consistent with which view of emotions?

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The example given suggests that the facial feedback hypothesis is most consistent with Joanne's improved mood. According to this theory, facial expressions can influence emotions, and the Botox injections may have limited Joanne's ability to frown, which in turn reduced her feelings of sadness.

Joanne Was Feeling Down