Research described in this chapter found that when subjects were coached to move their facial muscles in ways that appeared afraid, angry, disgusted, amused, sad, etc., the subjects responded
A)as if they themselves were having these feelings.
B)by showing the opposite feeling.
C)by showing more intense feelings than the volunteers.
D)with no emotion at all.
E)with pity for the volunteers.

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The research found that when subjects were coached to move their facial muscles in ways that appeared afraid, angry, disgusted, amused, sad, etc., the subjects responded as if they themselves were having these feelings. This is known as the facial feedback hypothesis, which suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experience.

Research Described in This Chapter Found That When Subjects Were