In a Recent Study, People Were Able to Detect Which

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Multiple Choice

In a recent study, people were able to detect which type of faces fastest and why?

• A) happy faces because we are more sensitive to positive emotions
• B) sad faces because we are more sensitive to distress in others
• C) angry and scheming faces because we are sensitive to threats of possible harm
• D) neutral faces because ambiguity tends to bother most people

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Personality

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