The process by which the facial muscles send messages to the brain about the basic emotion being expressed is called:
A) primary emotional processing.
B) internal emotion work.
C) facial feedback.
D) body language.

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The process described in the question is known as facial feedback. When facial muscles contract to express an emotion, they send sensory information to the brain, which then uses that information to better understand and experience the emotion being expressed. This process is critical for our ability to recognize and empathize with the emotions of others.

The Process by Which the Facial Muscles Send Messages to the Brain