In an experiment, people rated how funny they thought cartoons were while holding a pen crosswise in their mouths.Those who held the pen in their teeth thought the cartoons were funnier than did people who held the pen in their lips.These results are best explained by the
A)Cannon-Bard theory.
B)facial feedback hypothesis.
C)attribution theory.
D)cognitive theory.

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The facial feedback hypothesis proposes that facial expressions directly influence emotional experiences. Holding a pen crosswise in the mouth activates the muscles involved in smiling, which may influence the participants to find the cartoons more humorous.

In an Experiment, People Rated How Funny They Thought Cartoons