Hiding One's True Emotion About a Situation by Displaying a Facial

question 11

Multiple Choice

Hiding one's true emotion about a situation by displaying a facial expression that is more socially acceptable is known as ______.

• A) neutralization
• B) masking
• C) intensification
• D) deintensification

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Definitions:

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work on the theory of learned helplessness, positive psychology, and well-being.

Theory of Depression

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