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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Definitions:

Misinformation Effect

The result of a procedure in which, after an experience, people are exposed to questions or suggestions that misrepresent what happened. The term refers to people’s tendency to include the misinformation as part of their recall of the original experience.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition affecting the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, leading to a partial or complete inability to recall the recent past.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, allowing an individual to understand complex information and experiences.

Improves Memory

Enhances the ability to store, retain, and subsequently recall information and past experiences.