Sid saw a gang of teenagers throw rocks at his car. He saw the damage this caused and became very angry. He chased the teens, and although he could not catch them, he got close enough to recognize one of them. Although Sid envisioned retaliating for the damage to his car, he knew it would be better to seek compensation for the damage. He called the police, reported the incident, and swore he would sue the parents of the boy he knew to make them pay for the damage to the car.
-When instead of retaliating Sid decided to call the police and resolve this situation through the legal process, Sid was engaging in __________.

Question

Sid saw a gang of teenagers throw rocks at his car. He saw the damage this caused and became very angry. He chased the teens, and although he could not catch them, he got close enough to recognize one of them. Although Sid envisioned retaliating for the damage to his car, he knew it would be better to seek compensation for the damage. He called the police, reported the incident, and swore he would sue the parents of the boy he knew to make them pay for the damage to the car. 
-When instead of retaliating Sid decided to call the police and resolve this situation through the legal process, Sid was engaging in __________.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sid's decision to call the police and seek compensation through legal means, instead of retaliating directly against the teenagers, is an example of emotion regulation. This involves managing and responding to an emotional experience in a constructive way.

Sid Saw a Gang of Teenagers Throw Rocks at His