Two Students Walk into a Psychology Class and Realize There

question 57

Multiple Choice

Two students walk into a psychology class and realize there is going to be a pop quiz.The first student says quietly, "That's okay, I study every day anyway." The second student says quietly, "Oh no, I haven't looked at my book or notes for over two weeks." You would predict:

• A)both students will feel an equal amount of stress due to situational factors
• B)the second student will feel less stress due to the general adaptation syndrome
• C)the first student will feel less stress due to a positive cognitive appraisal
• D)the first student will feel more stress due to denial

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