Which of the Following Recent Studies Casts Doubt on the Facial

question 218

Multiple Choice

Which of the following recent studies casts doubt on the facial feedback hypothesis?

• A) A woman with a paralyzed face still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions.
• B) A blind woman still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions.
• C) A woman paralyzed from the waist down still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions.
• D) A woman with Down syndrome still responds emotionally to slides meant to stimulate emotions.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the stimulus in a controlled manner.

Anxiety-provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or distress in an individual.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique where an agreement is made between two parties to promote a change in behavior.

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the occurrence of desired behaviors.