AP Psychology Exam Prep

Answer: C - Research studies on teenagers who commit crime shows that they are more likely to mistake neutral emotions with threatening ones in others.
Key Takeaway: Teenagers who commit crimes may be at a disadvantage when it comes to recognizing the emotions of others. Research shows that they are likely to interpret a neutral facial expression as one of threat. This means that they are more likely to pick a fight and assault others based on the wrong assessment of the other person’s emotions.