John is so upset with his brother because he broke his guitar that he wants to punch him. He decides to retreat to his room to cool down instead. What aspect of emotion regulation is John displaying?

A) the ability to "down regulate"
B) the ability to "up regulate"
C) persistence
D) depression

Emotion Regulation

The process by which individuals influence their emotions, how they experience them, and how they are expressed.

"Down Regulate"

This term refers to the process of reducing or suppressing the activity of a biological function or response at the cellular or molecular level.

Retreat

An act of moving back or withdrawing, often used figuratively to describe a withdrawal from challenging situations or commitments for reflection or recovery.