You Are Having a Bad Day and You Feel Rather

question 191

Multiple Choice

You are having a bad day and you feel rather depressed. According to the facial feedback hypothesis, how can you improve your mood?

• A) Exercise your eye muscles
• B) Put on a headband to keep your forehead warm
• C) Force yourself to smile
• D) Take off your sunglasses so you're more likely to squint

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Definitions:

Avoid Conflict

A behavioral response aimed at dodging disagreements, confrontations, or disputes to maintain harmony.

Open-Minded Discussion

A dialogue approach that involves an willingness to consider different perspectives and ideas without prejudgment.

Stressor

Any physical or psychological event or condition that causes physical or emotional stress.

Stress Reaction

The physiological and psychological response of an individual to perceived challenges or threats in their environment.