In a research study, participants are asked to rate the funniness of a cartoon while either just looking at it or holding a pencil with their teeth. Those who rate the cartoon while holding a pencil with their teeth rate the cartoon as funnier. Because the facial muscles for a smile are similar to those required to hold a pencil in one's mouth, the results of this experiment support ____ theory
of emotion.?
a. ?James's peripheral
b. ?Cannon's central
c. ?the Schachter-Singer
d. ?the opponent-process
ANSWER:
a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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