Question

Which of the following describes how the cognitive-mediational theory is different from the facial feedback hypothesis? (1pts) The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that it is possible to influence our emotions while the facial feedback hypothesis does not. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our emotions are determined by our appraisal of the stimulus while the facial feedback hypothesis does not. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our emotions influence our facial expressions, and the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that our facial expressions influence our emotions. The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our facial expressions influence our emotions, and the facial feedback hypothesis suggests that our emotions influence our facial expressions.

Answer 1

The answer is: The cognitive-mediational theory suggests that our emotions are determined by our appraisal of the stimulus while the facial feedback hypothesis does not.

To put it simply, The cognitive-meditational theory infers that the facial expression that we made could not influence the emotion that we felt.

The facial feedback hypothesis, on the other hand, believes that the expression that we made throughout the day could affect our emotions.  (if we force ourself to smile throughout the day we will feel happier and handle our stress better)