Unable to Keep a Secret, Stephanie's Best Friend Told Her

question 20

Multiple Choice

Unable to keep a secret, Stephanie's best friend told her she would be given roses on her birthday. Even though she knew ahead of time about the flowers, Stephanie pretended to be surprised. Which display rule was she using?

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

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