Our emotions are different than other psychological states. What is this difference?

A. Our emotions occur independently of cognitive processes.
B. Our emotions are expressed in stereotypic facial expressions.
C. Our emotions are based solely on biological arousal.
D. Our emotions are more controllable.


Answer: B

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