Zena Just Learned That She Did Not Get into the College

question 98

Multiple Choice

Zena just learned that she did not get into the college of her choice.She comes upon Alec, a resident of a nearby neighborhood and one that most outsiders find distasteful.It is likely that the news Zena just received will cause her to judge Alec more _____, making her feel _____ about herself.

• A) positively; worse
• B) negatively; worse
• C) positively; better
• D) negatively; better

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Definitions:

Frustration-Aggression Model

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration leads to aggressive behavior because it induces an aggressive drive.

Long-Standing Feud

An ongoing conflict or disagreement that has persisted over a long period of time.

Stressors

Factors or experiences that cause stress in an individual.

Ethologists

Scientists who study the behavior of animals in their natural environments, focusing on instinctual or innate behaviors.