Arthur Did Not Work Very Hard on His Last Class

question 105

Multiple Choice

Arthur did not work very hard on his last class essay assignment,so he was relieved at first to find that he had gotten aC.But when he learned that most of his classmates had gotten Bs and As,he felt unhappy and angry about his grade.Arthur's experience is best explained in terms of

• A)the adaptation-level phenomenon.
• B)the relative deprivation principle.
• C)displacement.
• D)Parkinson's second law.

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Definitions:

Conscious Thought

Mental activities that you are aware of, involving such aspects as perception, thinking, judgment, and decision making.

Rapid Fear

A quick, intense, and immediate emotional response to a perceived threatening situation.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and interpret an event or situation to understand its significance for their well-being.

Emotional Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity that enhances readiness for action.