Anya, a High School Student, Finally Musters Up to Courage

question 58

Multiple Choice

Anya, a high school student, finally musters up to courage to say hello to a group of "cool" kids at school. Suppose that these kids completely reject her by snubbing her greeting and then laughing at her as she walks by. In the immediate aftermath of this social rejection, Anya goes straight in to her geometry class, where she finds that there is a pop quiz. She is most likely to ____.

• A) perform unusually well on the quiz
• B) show an exceptional level of self-discipline, and resist the temptation to cheat off of her neighbor
• C) experience a sense of emotional numbness
• D) be in a positive mood

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is an individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions regarding self-confidence and self-respect.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The minimum rate of energy expenditure per unit time by endothermic animals at rest.

Energy Expenditure

The total amount of energy used by the body for metabolic processes, physical activity, and maintaining bodily functions.

Resting Rate

Typically refers to the resting heart rate, which is the number of heartbeats per minute while a person is at rest, indicating overall heart health and fitness level.