'Cognitive Reappraisal' is a Term Used to Describe

Question

'Cognitive reappraisal' is a term used to describe
A) Deciding if a situation or event is good for you or bad for you
B) Changing one's view of a given situation, typically to help down-regulate negative emotion
C) Creating a schema for coping with angry people
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Cognitive reappraisal involves altering one's interpretation or perspective on a situation in order to change its emotional impact, often reducing negative emotions.