Katie and Jessica Were in Their First Year of University

question 78

Multiple Choice

Katie and Jessica were in their first year of university when a gunman killed six students on campus. Katie suppressed her negative emotions of the event, and Jessica accepted the situation as an event that cannot be changed. Which of the following is most likely true regarding their responses?

• A)Katie and Jessica will both have difficulty with this situation.
• B)Katie and Jessica will both be able to successfully deal with the situation.
• C)Katie will be able to successfully deal with this situation, and Jessica will have difficulty dealing with this situation.
• D)Katie will have difficulty dealing with this situation, and Jessica will be able to successfully deal with this situation.

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