Kathryn always watches the reruns of her favorite TV show. She generally doesn't smile or show any expression while watching these. Once, while watching an episode, Kathryn was asked to smile by her mom. When she watched the episode while smiling, she reported finding the episode more humorous, even though she had seen it several times earlier. This behavior is consistent with the _____.

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The behavior described in the scenario is consistent with the facial-feedback hypothesis, which suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. Kathryn's experience of finding the episode more humorous when she smiled supports this theory. The other options (B, C, and D) are not relevant to the scenario.

Kathryn Always Watches the Reruns of Her Favorite TV Show