Why Would Holding a Pencil in Your Front Teeth (Vs

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why would holding a pencil in your front teeth (vs. with your lips) make you feel happy?

• A)You would know that you were in effect smiling and you have learned that a smile indicates happiness.
• B)The muscle activity involved in this action causes vascular changes that reduce brain temperature.
• C)The activity would make you self-conscious, which often results in nervous laughter.
• D)This activity is similar to the movements involved in feeding during infancy.
• E)You would need some rationale for engaging in the activity, and with the lack of any other explanation you would focus on your mood.