The understanding and use of display rules to mask genuine feelings in social contexts typically appear:
A) By middle childhood
B) During early childhood
C) Much earlier for girls than boys
D) With the onset of adolescence

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Research suggests that children as young as age five demonstrate an understanding of display rules and begin to use them to mask their genuine feelings. However, by middle childhood (around ages 8-10), children become more skilled in displaying appropriate emotions according to social norms and expectations.

The Understanding and Use of Display Rules to Mask Genuine