Which of the following scenarios depicts the use of emotional suppression?

A. James is angry about something his sister said but decides it is because she is stressed.
B. John forces himself to laugh at his friend's joke even though he did not find it funny.
C. Bran feels intense sadness when watching a movie but keeps himself from crying.
D. Leonardo is tired but yells loudly and tries to keep smiling while at a football game.


Answer: C

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