When Tommy is teased by his peers, he takes a moment to rethink the situation and downplay the teasing by telling himself those peers aren't worth getting upset over. What does this example illustrate?

A. physiological intervention to control negative emotion

B. behavioral strategies to control negative emotion

C. pharmacological assistance to control negative emotion

D. cognitive strategies to control negative emotion

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Zechariah

Social Studies

11 April, 07:19

When Tommy is teased by his peers, he takes a moment to rethink the situation and downplay the teasing by telling himself those peers aren't worth getting upset over. What does this example illustrate?

A. physiological intervention to control negative emotion

B. behavioral strategies to control negative emotion

C. pharmacological assistance to control negative emotion

D. cognitive strategies to control negative emotion

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Answer:D. cognitive strategies to control negative emotion.

Explanation:

Cognitive strategies are those strategies that are based on using our mental capability to maintain and control our thinking process and what we take in and out of our mind in order to be able to tackle issues in the right manner and accomplish certain goals. This is crucial towards a life that is goal oriented and follows a proper path without chaotic twist and turns.

Tommy could react violently and defend himself with physical action however he uses his mind to think about the whole situation and choose not to let it impact who he is but analyse it and reach a conclusion that doesn't impact him as a person that is Cognitive strategy he is using his mental capacity to resolve this issue.