Fabian enrolls in a required class and learns on the first day that the only graded assignments are multiple choice tests. Fabian knows he has serious test anxiety. Which of the following thoughts is Fabian most likely to have as part of his secondary appraisal?
A. This class is likely to affect my grade point average way more than I'm comfortable with.
B. Is there any way I can convince myself that this is a positive challenge in my life?
C. Maybe I can ask the professor if I can take the tests in a quiet room instead of in class.
D. Okay, this is stressful, and I hope I can deal with it.
Answer: C
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