Jerry is feeling sad.His roommate Bob has just learned of the facial feedback hypothesis.To help Jerry feel better,he tells Jerry to:
A)open a thesaurus and slowly pronounce words that are synonyms of happiness.
B)apply a cold compress to his face for 30 minutes.
C)hold a pencil in his pursed mouth for a few minutes.
D)force a smile every few minutes.

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Holding a pencil in the mouth forces the zygomaticus major muscle to contract, which sends a signal to the brain that the person is smiling. This can lead to a genuine feeling of happiness.

Jerry Is Feeling Sad