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 our facial expressions can influence our emotions. In this case, if Lloyd puts on a happy face (i.e., smiles) as the song suggests, it can actually elevate his mood and make him feel happier. Therefore, the best answer is D- he is likely to experience an elevation in his mood.

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