Based on research in which people of various cultures are shown pictures of facial expressions and asked to identify the emotions represented, we can conclude

A) there are 6 basic emotions in humans.
B) emotional expressions are learned through trial and error.
C) people throughout the world use similar facial expressions.
D) most people around the world are unable to identify the emotion being expressed in a facial expression.

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María Alejandra · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Research has found that people from various cultures are able to identify the same facial expressions as representing similar emotions. This suggests that there are similar basic emotions that are expressed universally through similar facial expressions. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.Answer A, while it may seem true, is not completely accurate as there is still debate among researchers regarding how many basic emotions there are in humans.Answer B is not supported by the research mentioned, as there is no indication of trial and error learning of emotional expressions.Answer D is also not supported by the research, as the studies have found that people are generally able to identify the emotions represented in facial expressions.

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