Most participants reported feeling more happy than sad after rubberbands secured to the sides of their faces were stretched over the tops of their heads.Their reactions best illustrated:

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The experience described in the scenario is an example of the facial feedback effect, which refers to the influence that facial expressions have on subjective emotional experiences. The stretching of the rubberbands over the participants' heads likely caused them to make facial expressions associated with happiness or pleasure, which in turn contributed to their positive emotions. The other answer choices are not relevant to the scenario or do not accurately describe the phenomenon observed.

Most Participants Reported Feeling More Happy Than Sad After Rubberbands