In an experiment, people rated how funny they thought cartoons were while holding a pen crosswise in their mouths. Those who held the pen in their teeth thought the cartoons were funnier than did people who held the pen in their lips. These results are best explained by the
A)Cannon-Bard theory.
B)facial feedback hypothesis.
C)James-Lange theory.
D)emotional appraisal theory.

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial movements can influence emotional experience. In this experiment, holding a pen in the teeth forces a smile-like expression, which could make cartoons seem funnier, aligning with the facial feedback hypothesis.

In an Experiment, People Rated How Funny They Thought Cartoons