During a cross-country championship race, Coach Tam cheers on her runners at various locations on the 3-mile course. Toward the middle of the race, Coach Tam shouts out to her runners, "Chin up and smile!" Even though the runners were physically exhausted and in pain, they admitted afterward that smiling actually helped them feel more positive. Coach Tam's strategy is informed by the:

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The facial feedback theory suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. By encouraging her runners to smile, Coach Tam was leveraging this theory, aiming to improve their emotional state and possibly their performance.

During a Cross-Country Championship Race, Coach Tam Cheers on Her