According to the facial feedback hypothesis, when Jose complies with instructions to look angry, it is most likely that
A) he will be amused to be simulating anger.
B) he will be pleased that he does it so well.
C) his positive feelings will decrease.
D) his reaction will depend on his age.
Answer: C
Rationale: The facial feedback hypothesis predicts that if emotional expressions influence subjective emotional experiences, then the act of forming a facial expression should elicit the specific, corresponding emotion.
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