When research participants were asked to raise their middle finger through a motion sensor while reading a story, the behaviors they read about were perceived as more hostile. This best illustrated

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The behavior feedback effect states that our behavior influences our thoughts and emotions. In this case, the act of raising the middle finger while reading a story may have influenced the participants' perception of hostility in the behaviors described in the story.

When Research Participants Were Asked to Raise Their Middle Finger