You are taking part in an experiment on emotions.You are shown an isolated face and are certain that the face is expressing sadness.Then you are shown the same sad face paired with a fearful body posture.According to the research,how will you categorize the emotion?
A) as sadness
B) as fear
C) as surprise
D) as anger

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pairing of a sad face with a fearful body posture creates a blend of emotions that leads to the perception of fear. Research on emotion processing shows that context plays a significant role in shaping emotional experience and understanding. Therefore, the blended emotion will be categorized as fear rather than sadness.

You Are Taking Part in an Experiment on Emotions