Sharon and Claire are watching a movie about an ill-fated love affair. Sharon has just experienced the breakup of a long-term relationship and finds herself identifying with the main character of the movie. Claire has had no serious relationships and watches the movie for its artistic merit. According to Lazarus's view on appraisal:

A. neither Sharon nor Claire should experience stress from the movie
B. both Sharon and Claire will find the movie stressful
C. Sharon will find the movie stressful, but Claire will not
D. Claire will find the movie stressful, but Sharon will not


Answer: C

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