[To show what is meant by 'suppression':] Gross instructed half of them to prevent their facial expressions from betraying their inner turmoil while they watched [shocking videos] —they were to devote all their energies to maintaining a poker face. This type of self-control is called suppression.
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For most Japanese, however, a calm exterior is a sign of inner mental and physical health, as well as satisfaction—a positive feeling that may buoy them against the strain of suppression.
(Scientific American Mind; Volume 16, Number 4; Control Your Anger!)
Would you be so kind to paraphrase it?
Thanks.
[...]
For most Japanese, however, a calm exterior is a sign of inner mental and physical health, as well as satisfaction—a positive feeling that may buoy them against the strain of suppression.
(Scientific American Mind; Volume 16, Number 4; Control Your Anger!)
Would you be so kind to paraphrase it?
Thanks.