While watching a sad movie, Charlotte begins to cry; her husband Owen feels just as sad but manages to suppress the urge to cry or express his sadness in front of his wife. Owen is likely using his _____ to inhibit expression of emotion.

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Owen is likely using his prefrontal cortex to inhibit the expression of emotion. The prefrontal cortex is involved in managing and regulating emotions, including the suppression of emotional responses such as crying.

While Watching a Sad Movie, Charlotte Begins to Cry; Her