Dr Pambros Returns Abnormal Psychology Exams

question 31

Multiple Choice

Dr. Pambros returns Abnormal Psychology exams. Juanita, Kevin, and Morgan all receive grades of "C." Juanita is grateful to have passed. Kevin is devastated. Morgan is mildly disappointed but recognizes that there are three remaining exams that could boost his grade. How would the cognitive model explain the different responses of these students to the same event?

• A) Thoughts are not as important at the event itself.
• B) The event is essentially neutral.
• C) Grades are inherently powerful events.
• D) Grades are classic negative reinforcers.

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