Felicia is about to perform her first surgery, and recognizes that she is becoming sweaty and flushed. To calm her emotions, she walks herself through the steps of the surgery, and imagines the family's positive reaction when the surgery is complete. Felicia is engaging in which of the following emotional regulation strategies?
A) reappraisal
B) attention deployment
C) suppression
D) cognitive change

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Felicia is using reappraisal, which involves changing how one thinks about a situation in order to alter its emotional impact. By focusing on the positive outcomes and mentally rehearsing the steps, she is reframing the situation to reduce her anxiety.

Felicia Is About to Perform Her First Surgery, and Recognizes