A rare disorder involving the facial nerves leaves the face expressionless.According to the facial feedback hypothesis, people with this disorder should:

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that feedback from facial expressions can influence emotional experiences. Therefore, individuals with a disorder that leaves their face expressionless would have reduced feedback, resulting in reduced emotional experiences. Option A is incorrect because recognizing facial expressions does not necessarily require feedback from one's own face. Option B is incorrect because the cognitive interpretation would still be necessary for the individual to label their emotion. Option D is incorrect because social comparison effects are not directly related to the facial feedback hypothesis.

A Rare Disorder Involving the Facial Nerves Leaves the Face