Regarding the Suppression of Emotions, Which of the Following Statements

question 446

Multiple Choice

Regarding the suppression of emotions, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Paying attention to our negative emotions can lead us to think more clearly about the positive and the negative, resulting in better decision making.
• B)Restraining emotions decreases activity in the sympathetic nervous system.
• C)It is better to manage emotions than it is to suppress them.
• D)People who constantly suppress emotions cope poorly with life and are prone to depression and other problems.

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