Your mother tells you to "keep smiling." According to the facial-feedback hypothesis, your mother's advice
A)is an old wives' tale.
B)is useless.
C)is intended to make you feel better.
D)is intended to help you fool other people.

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The facial-feedback hypothesis proposes that facial expressions can influence emotions, meaning that by forcing a smile, a person can actually improve their mood. Thus, by telling someone to keep smiling, they are intending to help that person feel better.

Your Mother Tells You to "Keep Smiling