Supposed That Natalie Has to Go to the Hospital Today

question 69

Short Answer

Supposed that Natalie has to go to the hospital today to visit her cousin. He has a number of medical problems and has been in a depressed slump for months. Natalie is sort of dreading seeing him. In anticipation of the visit, before leaving the house, Natalie is therefore likely to engage in affect regulation by putting herself in a(n) ________________ mood.

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Definitions:

Relevant

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point is presented after providing background information, often used to soften negative news.

Prepared

The state of being ready and well-equipped to handle or deal with something.

Obscured

Refers to something that is not clear or hard to understand due to being hidden or covered.