Which of the following people is likely to demonstrate a facial expression that is symmetrical,that is uses approximately the same muscle groups on both sides of their face?
A) Lisa, who is genuinely happy to run into her aunt while shopping.
B) Marcus, who is bored to tears by his boss's lecture but knows that his job rests on looking interested.
C) Mariposa, who doesn't really want to watch all 3 of her kids while her husband goes to the ballgame, but agrees to do it because it is father's day.
D) Sarah, who is angry at her boyfriend for coming home late but doesn't want to show it because they have a nice romantic evening planned.

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Lisa, who is genuinely happy, is likely to display a symmetrical facial expression. Positive emotions such as happiness generally involve the activation of the same muscle groups on both sides of the face.

Which of the Following People Is Likely to Demonstrate a Facial