Olivia Was Very Upset When She Found Out Her Dog

question 111

Multiple Choice

Olivia was very upset when she found out her dog had been hit by a car while she was at school. Over the next few days she tried hard to think of something else whenever she remembered her dog, with the goal of not crying. By learning to soothe herself, Olivia is showing emotional growth in the:

• A) understanding that more than one emotion can be experienced in a particular situation.
• B) capacity for genuine empathy.
• C) ability to suppress negative emotional reactions.
• D) use of self-initiated strategies for redirecting feelings.

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