Christopher Has a Father Who Gets Very Upset with Him

question 141

Multiple Choice

Christopher has a father who gets very upset with him when he fails in sports.While getting ready to bat at a little league baseball game,he starts to think about how disappointed and upset his dad will be with him if he fails to get a hit.As a result of his cognitive appraisals,Christopher gets very anxious and strikes out.His thoughts best illustrate which of the following? Appraisal of ________________________.

• A) situational demands
• B) personal resources
• C) consequences
• D) physiological response

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm), indicating the heart's health and level of physical exertion.

Motor Skills

The abilities required in order to perform movements and tasks, involving the coordination of muscles and limbs.

Brain Activity

The complex functions and processes occurring within the brain, including neural activity and the coordination of cognitive, sensory, and motor functions.

Large Muscles

The bigger muscle groups in the body, such as the chest, back, and leg muscles, which are often the focus of strengthening exercises.