Bethany watches a comedy on television while sucking on a tootsie roll pop and does not think the show is very funny.According to the ____,Bethany's somewhat negative reaction could have been due to the fact that while sucking on the tootsie roll pop her mouth was mimicking a frown.

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. In this case, the act of sucking on a tootsie roll pop, which might mimic a frowning expression, could influence Bethany to feel less amused by the comedy, according to this hypothesis.

Bethany Watches a Comedy on Television While Sucking on a Tootsie