Fred's boss interrupts him during a meeting to inform him that some of the terminology he had been using was incorrect. Fred was initially offended but decided it would be best to use cognitive reappraisal to modify his emotion. Which of the following best describes how he could use this strategy in this situation?
A. Focus on something else in the room to distract himself until the meeting ends.
B. Realize that his boss is saying this to help him rather than to embarrass him.
C. Tell his boss how angry the comment made him feel.
D. Keep his facial expressions neutral and push down his hurt feelings.
Answer: B
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