Pham, a Fifth Grader, Just Gave a Report in Front

question 52

Multiple Choice

Pham, a fifth grader, just gave a report in front of the class. After his report some of the students made fun of him. Although in the past Pham would have been upset and shown his anger, this time he did not react to his classmates. Pham is exhibiting a(n) :

• 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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Definitions:

Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching, which leads to a change in behavior or understanding.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of individuals, in response to external or internal stimuli, often observed and studied in psychology and sociology.

Classical Conditioning Theory

A conditioning technique where pairing two stimuli repeatedly results in a response, originally provoked by the second stimulus, being evoked by the first stimulus alone.

Positive Feelings

Emotions or sensations that are pleasant, uplifting, or enjoyable, contributing to a sense of well-being.