A college student usually gets As but scored a C on a difficult examination. When he received the
grade, he experienced anxiety. The best explanation for the student's reaction is that
a. intense anger associated with the low grade gave rise to acute anxiety.
b. fear of academic repercussions associated with a low grade prompted the
response.
c. the expectation of a high grade was unmet, precipitating a threat to self-esteem,
causing anxiety.
d. the physical symptoms and cognitive impairment are related to parasympathetic
response.
ANS: C
The operational definition of anxiety suggests that an expectation or need is unmet, causing anxiety
and prompting relief behavior. Options A and B: The scenario does not support a rationale
associated with anger or fear. Option D: The responses associated with anxiety are related to
sympathetic nervous system responses.
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