Which of the Following Is an Example of the Facial

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the facial management technique called neutralizing?

• A) exaggerating your surprise at a birthday party you already suspected
• B) covering up your own joy at your recent promotion in the presence of a friend who received bad news
• C) covering up your sadness so as not to depress those around you
• D) expressing happiness although you don't really feel it

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Definitions:

Taste

A sense that allows the detection of flavor, or the aesthetic discernment and appreciation of things.

Hearing

The physiological process by which sound waves are converted into electrical signals that are interpreted by the brain.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed, seen, or heard, a concept important in cognitive development.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual cannot fully understand or assume perspectives other than their own.