What evidence do some psychologists cite to support the idea that humans have six "basic" emotions?

a. Ancient civilizations named six of the days of the week after one of these emotions.
b. Each of the six emotions depends on a different neurotransmitter

c. Six facial expressions of emotion are recognizable throughout the world.
d. Certain genetic mutations cause the loss of just one of these emotions.


c

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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