In therapy, Lauren has learned to laugh at another driver's childish behavior rather than become very angry at the driver
Thus, therapy has helped Lauren to minimize her anger by teaching her how to
a. pay more attention to her facial feedback.
b. suppress her emotions
c. change her emotional appraisals.
d. unconsciously lower her arousal levels.
ANSWER: c
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