Megan Recently Enrolled at a Four-Year School, Where She Plans

question 14

Multiple Choice

Megan recently enrolled at a four-year school, where she plans to pursue a criminal justice degree. Her older sister, who attended a different college, told her that the school would assign her an academic advisor, but it turns out that Megan's school doesn't do this. With the deadline for course enrollment approaching soon, what would be the best course of action for Megan to take?

• A) Seek out someone on campus who can help her decide which courses she should take.
• B) Choose a few courses she's interested in and sign up for them on the school's computerized system.
• C) Ask her older sister which courses she should take.
• D) Declare a major program of study immediately and enroll only in courses related to that subject.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Appraisal

The process of evaluating and interpreting an event or situation that leads to an emotional response, influencing how one reacts to the situation.

Irrational Belief

A conviction that lacks logical reasoning or evidence, often leading to dysfunctional behavior or thought patterns.

Destructive

Causing great and irreparable harm or damage, either physically, emotionally, or socially.

External Stressor

An outside factor or event that causes stress to an individual, varying widely from environmental conditions to life events.