Every time Amy wants to leave the relationship, Luke threatens to harm himself. This is an example of

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Luke is using emotional blackmail or strategic emotionality to control Amy and prevent her from leaving the relationship by threatening self-harm.

Answer: C
 Display rules refer to cultural or societal norms that dictate how individuals are expected to express certain emotions in different settings. However, this scenario does not fit the definition of display rules.

Answer: A and D are both incorrect.
 Emotional contagion refers to the phenomenon of people's emotions spreading to those around them unconsciously. Dyssemia refers to difficulties in reading or understanding nonverbal communication, which is not evident in this scenario.

Every Time Amy Wants to Leave the Relationship, Luke Threatens