The view that expressing a specific emotion, especially facially, causes the subjective experience of that emotion is called the:
A)cognitive-appraisal theory of emotion.
B)two-factor theory of emotion.
C)facial feedback hypothesis.
D)self-efficacy theory of emotion.

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that the physical act of expressing a specific emotion through facial expressions can actually lead to the subjective experience of that emotion. This theory is supported by studies showing that making certain facial expressions can actually cause changes in heart rate, skin conductance, and other physiological measures associated with specific emotions. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) are all different theories of emotion, but they focus more on cognitive appraisal, physiological arousal, or self-evaluation rather than the role of facial expressions.

The View That Expressing a Specific Emotion, Especially Facially, Causes