Warrick was posing for his girlfriend while she painted a picture for her art class.She had asked him to hold his mouth in a frown because she was trying to depict someone who was sad and dejected.Now that he has finished posing,Warrick finds that he is feeling somewhat unhappy but he is not really sure why.This type of reaction is consistent with which of the following?
A) the two-factor theory of emotion
B) the James-Lange theory of emotion
C) the facial feedback hypothesis
D) the common-sense view of emotion

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario described in the question is consistent with the facial feedback hypothesis. This theory suggests that experiencing an emotion is partially based on the feedback received from facial expressions and bodily sensations. In this case, Warrick holding a frown may have contributed to his feelings of sadness and dejection.

Warrick Was Posing for His Girlfriend While She Painted a Picture