Claudio Is Not Especially Surprised When He Gets a Low

question 93

Multiple Choice

Claudio is not especially surprised when he gets a low grade on a research paper since he and his partner are going through a particular difficult period in their relationship and he did not work on it as diligently as he would have otherwise. Claudio is attributing his grade to ____ factors.

• A) internal, stable
• B) external, stable
• C) internal, unstable
• D) external, unstable

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Definitions:

Sadness

An emotional state characterized by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness.

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence their emotions, when they experience them, and how they express them.

Self-conscious Emotions

Emotions that involve reflection on oneself, such as embarrassment, pride, shame, and guilt.

Stress

A physical or psychological response to internal or external pressures, challenges, or threats.