Inhibiting the outward signs of emotion is termed _____ and has been demonstrated to be an _____ technique at emotional regulation.
A)suppression;effective
B)suppression;ineffective
C)repression;effective
D)repression;ineffective

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Suppression involves consciously trying to hide or inhibit outward signs of emotion, and research has shown it to be an ineffective technique for emotional regulation, as it does not reduce the emotional experience itself and can even increase physiological stress.

Inhibiting the Outward Signs of Emotion Is Termed _____ and Has