Which behavior is an example of the use of a display rule?
A) Maddie covers her eyes when she is feeling shy.
B) Damon tries not to look scared as he rides a roller coaster.
C) Jasmine stops her temper tantrum because her mother threatens punishment.
D) Warren looks at his grandmother to see if she looks angry before he jumps off the couch.

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Damon is using a display rule by trying not to look scared while riding a roller coaster. Display rules are social and cultural norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed in particular situations. In this case, the display rule is to appear brave and not show fear while on a roller coaster. Maddie's behavior (covering her eyes when feeling shy) and Warren's behavior (looking at his grandmother before jumping off the couch) are not necessarily examples of display rules, and Jasmine's behavior (stopping a temper tantrum because of a threat of punishment) is more related to operant conditioning than display rules.

Which Behavior Is an Example of the Use of a Display