People detect and react more quickly to _____ faces than they do to _____ faces.
A) threatening; friendly
B) friendly; threatening
C) neutral; angry
D) friendly; angry

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This is because humans have evolved to be more attentive to potential threats in their environment. A threatening face can signal danger and the need for immediate action, while a friendly face may not require an immediate response. This concept is rooted in the evolutionary theory of survival of the fittest.

People Detect and React More Quickly to _____ Faces Than