The Concept That If You Mimic Sad Expressions, You Will

question 28

Multiple Choice

The concept that if you mimic sad expressions, you will feel sad is an example of ________.

• A) equilibrium theory
• B) the facial feedback hypothesis
• C) expectancy violations theory
• D) the spiral of silence theory

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Definitions:

Corporations

Large companies or groups of companies authorized to act as a single entity and recognized as such in law.

Lexical Hypothesis

suggests that all important personality traits are embedded in our language over time, implying that by studying language, one can derive significant personality dimensions.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or patterns of behavior and inner experience that are consistent over time and across situations.

Extraversion

A characteristic of personality defined by being sociable, energetic, and having a liking for being in social settings and seeking external excitement.