Susan is shy and introverted, whereas her friend Beth is extremely outgoing. They find out that they have to give a presentation in front of the 42 other people in their class. Susan is terrified, and Beth is thrilled. This is an example of

A) the effects of motivation on the situation.
B) an interaction between the person and the situation.
C) the influence of the situation on behavior.
D) goal-oriented behavior.


Answer: B

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