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Stephanie Rodriguez
on Dec 23, 2024
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If you mimic another person's facial expressions of emotion,you probably will feel increasing empathy for that person. This is best explained in terms of
A) the catharsis hypothesis.
B) relative deprivation.
C) the James-Lange theory.
D) the feel-good,do-good phenomenon.
James-Lange Theory
A hypothesis suggesting that emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events, implying that the body's responses precede and induce emotional experiences.
Facial Expressions
Visually observable configurations of facial muscles that convey a person's emotions or intentions.
Increasing Empathy
The process of developing a greater ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
- Acquire knowledge on the core theories of emotion and how they influence behaviors and perceptions of well-being.
- Elucidate plans for boosting contentment and handling feelings.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the core theories of emotion and how they influence behaviors and perceptions of well-being.
- Elucidate plans for boosting contentment and handling feelings.