Juan's Girlfriend Is Sad

question 368

Multiple Choice

Juan's girlfriend is sad. So in an attempt to improve her mood, he asks her to hold a pencil between her teeth. Suddenly, she was happier. Why?

• A)The task was silly.
• B)Facial feedback triggered a happy response.
• C)Arousal triggered an autonomic reaction.
• D)The pencil changed a display rule.
• E)There was an instant hormonal reaction.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting the maximum output combinations of two goods that can be produced given available resources and technology.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of what is foregone in order to pursue a certain action or decision.

Bowed-out

A term often used to describe a production possibility frontier that is concave from the origin, indicating increasing opportunity costs as more of one good is produced.

Adaptability

Adaptability is the ability to adjust readily to different conditions, environments, or situations, often considered a crucial skill in both personal and professional contexts.