A college student who usually gets "straight-A" grades scored a C on a difficult examination. When he received the grade, he began to shake, sweat profusely, and feel sick to his stomach
The best explanation for the student's reaction is that: a. intense anger associated with the low grade gave rise to acute anxiety.
b. distorted thinking that the low grade would result in failure prompted the response.
c. not receiving the expected grade threatened his self-esteem, causing anxiety.
d. the low grade led to fears of career failure and release of GABA, causing anxiety.
C
The operational definition of anxiety suggests that an expectation or need is unmet, causing anxiety and prompting relief behavior. No information provided suggests that the student was experiencing anger or believing that the C would result in course failure. The release or enhancement of GABA tends to increase one's sense of calm, not induce symptoms of anxiety.
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