Zoe Just Learned That She Did Not Get into the College

Multiple Choice

Zoe just learned that she did not get into the college of her choice. She comes upon Alec, a resident of a nearby neighborhood and one that most outsiders find distasteful. It is likely that the news Zoe just received will cause her to judge Alec more ____, making her feel ____ about herself.

A) positively; worse
B) negatively; worse
C) positively; better
D) negatively; better