A college student usually gets As but scored a C on a difficult examination. When he received the
grade he felt nauseated and clammy and had difficulty comprehending what was written on the
paper.
A friend sensed his distress and touched him on the shoulder. The student jumped, looked
dazed, and mumbled "They got the grade wrong," as he quickly walked away. What assessment can
be made? The student is experiencing
a. panic.
b. mild to moderate anxiety.
c. severe anxiety.
d. reaction formation.
ANS: C
The symptoms described are those of severe anxiety. The student seems to have a poor grasp of what
is happening in the environment but is not totally disorganized as he would be with panic-level
anxiety. His symptoms, however, are more severe than would be found in mild to moderate anxiety.
Option D: Reaction formation is a defense mechanism unrelated to what is described in the situation.
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