"Keep a stiff upper lip." Good advice?
A) Yes. Suppression actually reduces the negative emotions one experiences.
B) Yes. Suppression improves cognition by removing emotional distractions.
C) No. Suppression increases sympathetic nervous system activity, making things seem even more distressing.
D) No. Suppression increases parasympathetic nervous system activity, making things seem even more distressing.

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Suppression can increase sympathetic nervous system activity, leading to a heightened sense of distress and potentially exacerbating negative emotions. It is more beneficial to acknowledge and process emotions in a healthy way.

"Keep a Stiff Upper Lip." Good Advice