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:

Decision-Making Responsibility

The obligation or duty to make choices that will influence outcomes, often involving the allocation of resources or direction of efforts.

Household Chores

Routine tasks and maintenance work carried out in the maintenance and operation of a household, such as cleaning, cooking, and gardening.

Workload

The amount of work assigned to or expected from a person within a specific time frame.

Child Care

The care and supervision of children, typically from infancy through elementary age, by someone other than the child's legal guardians.