Eli is in the 12th grade and is presently dating the head cheerleader, Grace. Eli is attracted to Grace, who is very feminine in her mannerisms, and Eli reports that he is attracted to girls who are petite and athletic. He and his buddies like to go "cruising for girls" on the weekends, but he has never strayed from Grace and is thinking about proposing to her after they graduate. He has never been attracted to other boys. Eli is considered __________ in terms of his sexual orientation.
A. homosexual
B. heterosexual
C. bisexual
D. transsexual
Answer: B
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a. the research evidence shows that cognitive appraisal is not a valid phenomenon. b. cognitive appraisal is an important process, but not the only one. c. people first respond instinctively, then search for cognitive explanations. d. cognitive appraisal is of least value in explaining responses to ambiguous or novel situations.