Which emotion component is represented by facial expressions and vocal tone?

• A. Appraisal
• B. Physiological arousal
• C. Expressive behavior
• D. Cognitive labeling

Answer: (C)

Emotions show themselves in multiple parts, and outward signals are the expressive behavior. Facial expressions and vocal tone are observable actions that convey how we feel and help others understand our emotional state. They’re the social-output side of emotion, not the internal evaluation (appraisal), the automatic body changes (physiological arousal), or the internal naming of the emotion (cognitive labeling). Since these visible expressions match exactly with what expressive behavior describes, that’s the best choice.