Tom has just beat William at a board game and is very excited and proud of himself. He does not want William to feel badly though so he suppresses his behavioural display of happiness. In doing so, he is displaying an understanding of which of Mayer and Salovey's components of emotional intelligence?
A)Perceiving emotion
B)Using emotion to facilitate thought
C)Understanding emotions
D)Managing emotions

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Tom is displaying an understanding of "managing emotions" by consciously controlling his behavior to not hurt William's feelings, despite his own excitement and pride. This involves regulating his emotional responses in a socially appropriate manner.

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