Imagine That You Have Just Flunked a Class

question 50

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you have just flunked a class.You evaluate this situation and decide that flunking a class is stressful and important enough to be upset about.Next you decide to repeat the class in summer school.You have made

• A)both a primary appraisal and a secondary appraisal.
• B)a primary appraisal only.
• C)a stress-related decision.
• D)a hassle-related decision.

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Definitions:

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure and increases blood flow.

Dorsal Cavity

A cavity in the posterior part of the body that houses the brain and spinal cord, part of the central nervous system.

Cranial Cavity

The space within the skull that encases and protects the brain.

Vertebral Cavity

The body cavity that houses the spinal cord within the vertebral column, providing protection and support.