As part of a research study, Alexi had to hold his mouth in a frown for approximately 15 minutes.As Alexi leaves the experiment, he finds that he is feeling somewhat unhappy and upset, but he is not really sure why.This type of a reaction is consistent with:
A)the James-Lange theory of emotion
B)the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion
C)the two-factor theory of emotion
D)the facial feedback hypothesis

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that emotions are not only a result of physiological changes but also influenced by the facial expressions we make. Holding a frown for 15 minutes may have caused Alexi to feel unhappy and upset due to the facial feedback from his frown.

As Part of a Research Study, Alexi Had to Hold