Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles ________ people's reading of sadness-related sentences and ________ activity in emotion-related brain circuits.
A) speeds;speeds
B) slows;slows
C) slows;speeds
D) speeds;slows

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Botox paralysis of the frowning facial muscles slows people's reading of sadness-related sentences and slows activity in emotion-related brain circuits. This is because the feedback from facial expressions to the brain is part of how we process and understand emotions. Paralyzing the muscles responsible for frowning can dampen the emotional feedback loop, leading to a slower processing of sad emotions both cognitively and neurologically.

Botox Paralysis of the Frowning Facial Muscles ________ People's Reading