Brigit Is Trying Not to Think About the Fight She

question 1

Multiple Choice

Brigit is trying not to think about the fight she had with a roommate because she needs to pay attention during her psychology class, which starts in twenty minutes. According to research in the text, what advice would you give her?

• A) To say a prayer as she walks to class
• B) To find a punching bag at the gym that she can hit a few times
• C) To run all the way to class to get the angry energy out of her
• D) To send her roommate a nasty text once she arrives at the classroom where she will be taking her test

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