While We Typically Think of Emotions as an Internal Experience

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Essay

While we typically think of emotions as an internal experience that is followed by a facial expression representing our emotion, many researchers have questioned whether this is in fact the case. Specifically, researchers have wondered if they could illicit an emotional response by molding a participant's posture and breathing pattern into a pattern typical of a given emotion. Describe what happened in the study illustrated in your text in which participants were made to frown or smile by holding pens in their lips.

Understand the role of autonomy, respect, and dignity in patient care.

Recognize the importance of veracity and accountability in nursing.

Apply ethical principles to analyze and resolve moral dilemmas in healthcare.

Comprehend the implications of not adhering to ethical principles in healthcare scenarios.

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