In an experiment, children with a history of physical abuse spotted angry faces more quickly than neglected or non-maltreated children. This is thought to occur because

a. abused children are more alert than non-abused children.
b. abused children have advanced perception of emotions.
c. abused children have learned to detect anger from the caregiver as quickly as possible as a coping strategy.
d. abused children have impaired emotional perception.

Answer: c. abused children have learned to detect anger from the caregiver as quickly as possible as a coping strategy.

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