Warrick was posing for his girlfriend while she painted a picture for her art class. She had asked him to frown because she was trying to depict someone who was sad and dejected. Now that he has finished posing, Warrick finds that he is feeling somewhat unhappy, but he is not really sure why. This type of reaction is consistent with which of the following?
A)The two-factor theory of emotion
B)The James-Lange theory of emotion
C)The facial feedback hypothesis
D)The common sense view of emotion

Question

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. In this case, Warrick's act of frowning for the painting could have led him to feel unhappy, aligning with this hypothesis.

Warrick Was Posing for His Girlfriend While She Painted a Picture