Putting on a Face That Indicates Disgust Has What Effects

question 79

Multiple Choice

Putting on a face that indicates disgust has what effects on heart rate and skin temperature?

• A) raises both
• B) lowers both
• C) raises the heart rate and lowers the skin temperature
• D) lowers the heart rate and raises the skin temperature

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