Peter's expression when Jan saw him at lunch was difficult to decode. One part of his face registered one emotion and another part of his face registered a different emotion. Therefore, Peter was demonstrating a(n)

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Peter's expression showed a mixture of different emotions, indicating an affect blend. An ambivalence display would show conflicting emotions at the same time, but not necessarily as a blend. Dissembling or deceptive displays would imply an intention to conceal one's true emotions, while Peter's expression seemed to be unintentional.

Peter's Expression When Jan Saw Him at Lunch Was Difficult