A Student Has Just Walked into a Psychology Class and Realized

question 103

Multiple Choice

A student has just walked into a psychology class and realized there is going to be a pop quiz.The student says quietly, "That's okay, I study every day anyway," and feels optimistic and confident.The best explanation for the student's reaction is the concept of:

• A)cognitive appraisal
• B)the general adaptation syndrome
• C)denial
• D)the reaction formation

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