Shelby's best friend didn't run up to play with her at recess. Instead of getting upset, Shelby thought "Is she sick?" and went up to ask her. This is an example of Shelby's
A) ability to reframe a potentially stressful situation.
B) inability to recognize her own true emotion.
C) inability to cope with stress.
D) emotional incompetence.

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Shelby's thought process shows that she was able to reframe the situation from a negative into a more empathetic and concerned perspective, which is a key aspect of emotional intelligence.

Shelby's Best Friend Didn't Run Up to Play with Her