Zoe Has Been Struggling in Her Chemistry Course and She

question 92

Multiple Choice

Zoe has been struggling in her chemistry course and she is concerned that she might fail.Her predictions about how distressed she will be if she fails are likely to

• A) exaggerate how badly she will feel.
• B) accurately reflect her later feelings.
• C) vary greatly from day to day.
• D) underestimate how distressed she will actually be.

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Definitions:

Phobic Disorders

Anxiety disorders characterized by an intense, irrational fear of specific objects, scenarios, or activities that poses little to no actual danger.

Full Intensity

The highest level of power, concentration, or force employed in an activity or observed in a phenomenon.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by unwanted recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Obsessive Thoughts

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that are intrusive and cause significant anxiety or distress.