The Mental Reframing of a Situation to Minimize Emotional Reaction

question 87

Multiple Choice

The mental reframing of a situation to minimize emotional reaction to it is referred to as:

• A)upward comparison.
• B)misattribution of arousal.
• C)affective forecasting.
• D)cognitive reappraisal.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Aggression is a range of behaviors that can result in both physical and psychological harm to oneself, others, or objects in the environment, often driven by innate or external factors.

Actual Harm

Real and tangible damage or injury caused by an action or inaction.

Personal Injury

refers to physical harm or damage inflicted upon a person's body, as opposed to property or reputation.

Intentional Infliction

The deliberate imposition of hardship or harm upon another person.