You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
a. The person in the painting is exhibiting a facial blend.
b. This is an impossible expression because a real person cannot display more than one emotion on his or her face.
c. The facial expression is really one of anger; and you have just misinterpreted the expression.
d. The facial expression is really one of sadness, and you have just misinterpreted the expression.
A
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