Susan is delighted with her grandson. Whenever she sees him, the corners of her mouth are upturned and the muscles around her eyes pull up her cheeks. This is an example of ______.

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The description of Susan's smile suggests a Duchenne smile, which involves not only the mouth but also the muscles around the eyes, and is considered a genuine or authentic smile.

Answer: D
 The description of Susan's facial expression may also involve an affect blend, which is a combination of different emotions that can be difficult to decipher. However, without more information or context, it is not a definitive choice.

Option A (duping delight) and B (facial leakage) do not fit the description provided of Susan's smile, as duping delight refers to a smirk or smile of superiority when lying or deceiving someone, and facial leakage refers to unintentional or subtle facial expressions that reveal underlying emotions.

Susan Is Delighted with Her Grandson