In the emotion regulation process more than one strategy is often used, though studies continue to rely on the manipulation of one strategy alone. This study compares the effects of Combined Cognitive Reappraisal (CCR: acceptance and reappraise via perspective-taking) and suppression using the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). One hundred participants were randomly assigned to one of the two groups and subjective, physiological, and behavioural data were recorded. Continuous electrocardiography was recorded to measure heart rate variability (HRV) and stress levels. Affective ratings were provided before and after the TSST. Behavioural expressions were videotaped and analysed independently. Trait social anxiety/fear, age and gender entered as covariates. Although no group differences were found on affective ratings, the CCR group presented less physiological stress, higher HRV, their speech was better perceived, displayed more affiliative smile and hand gestures. Results suggested that CCR is more appropriate than suppression for managing social stress situations.

在情绪调节过程中，经常使用不止一种策略，尽管研究继续仅依靠一种策略的操纵。这项研究使用特里尔社会压力测试（TSST）比较了组合认知重新评估（CCR：通过观点接受和重新评估）和压制的效果。将一百名参与者随机分配至两组之一，并记录主观，生理和行为数据。记录连续心电图以测量心率变异性（HRV）和压力水平。在TSST之前和之后提供了情感评分。记录了行为表达，并进行了独立分析。特质社交焦虑/恐惧，年龄和性别作为协变量输入。尽管在情感评分上没有发现群体差异，CCR组的生理压力较小，HRV较高，他们的言语被更好地感知，显示出更亲切的微笑和手势。结果表明，CCR比抑制更适合于管理社会压力情况。