Whenever he is feeling gloomy, Lloyd sings the song Put on a Happy Face. According to the facial feedback hypothesis, if he follows the advice of the song, Lloyd is likely to:
A)become more depressed.
B)experience little or no change in his emotions.
C)irritate most people he comes in contact with.
D)experience an elevation in his mood.

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The facial feedback hypothesis suggests that facial expressions can influence our emotional experiences. In this case, if Lloyd follows the advice of the song and puts on a happy face, it is likely to signal to his brain that he is feeling happy, leading to an elevation in his mood. Therefore, the best choice is D.

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