Gayle Seems Sad and Withdrawn

question 51

Multiple Choice

Gayle seems sad and withdrawn.When her friend asks her if she is sad,Gayle replies,"No; I am more hurt than sad that my so-called friends didn't invite me to their barbeque." Gayle has the emotional competence skill of

• A)using strategies to reduce the intensity of her emotions.
• B)being aware of her emotional state.
• C)recognizing that she should not display negative emotions because her friends can see them.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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