Which of the Following Is BEST Explained by the Facial-Feedback

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is BEST explained by the facial-feedback hypothesis?

• A) We are more likely to respond with smiling faces to crying babies than with smiling faces to smiling babies.
• B) We smile at others when we are sad because we want them to smile back at us.
• C) Our brains use our facial expressions to determine the emotions we are experiencing.
• D) When you see someone you care about, your brain registers the happiness you feel by triggering the smile response.

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