Joe is on his first date with a woman he is crazy about. There is a very, very sad part to a movie. Joe looks off to the side of the movie screen and starts thinking about something so he doesn't cry. His behavior is an example of:

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Joe's behavior is an example of affect regulation, as he is consciously trying to manage and control his emotional response to the sad part of the movie.

Joe Is on His First Date with a Woman He