Juan's girlfriend is sad. So in an attempt to improve her mood, he asks her to hold a pencil between her teeth. Suddenly, she was happier. Why?
A)The task was silly.
B)Facial feedback triggered a happy response.
C)Arousal triggered an autonomic reaction.
D)The pencil changed a display rule.
E)There was an instant hormonal reaction.

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Holding a pencil between the teeth forces a smile-like expression, which, according to the facial feedback hypothesis, can actually make people feel happier due to the feedback the brain receives from the facial muscles.

Juan's Girlfriend Is Sad