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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The study found that participants were able to detect angry and scheming faces the fastest. This is likely because we are evolutionarily wired to be sensitive to the threat of harm from others, and these types of facial expressions signal a potential threat.

In a Recent Study, People Were Able to Detect Which