Denise and Brandon are just getting to know each other. Each compliments how the other one looks. Given the research on men, women, and sexuality, which of the outcomes is most likely?
a. Denise will interpret Brandon's compliment as a sexual come-on.
b. Brandon will interpret Denise's compliment as a sexual come-on.
c. Both Denise and Brandon will interpret each other's compliments as a sexual come-on.
d. Neither Denise nor Brandon will interpret each other's compliments as a sexual come-on.
Question 2
Newman is having a very bad dayhe overslept for his final exam, spilled coffee on himself at work, and got a speeding ticket on the way home. According to the facial feedback hypothesis, what will happen if he increases tension in the facial muscles normally active during frowning?
a. It will intensify his negative emotional experience.
b. Because he is already in a bad mood, it will have no impact on his emotional experience.
c. It will create a competing positive emotion.
d. It will reduce the intensity of his negative emotional experience.