A Student Has Just Walked into a Psychology Class and Realized

Multiple Choice

A student has just walked into a psychology class and realized there is going to be a pop quiz.The student says quietly, "Oh no, I haven't looked at my book or notes for over two weeks," and suddenly feels anxious and tense.The best explanation for the student's reaction is the concept of:

A) cognitive appraisal
B) the general adaptation syndrome
C) denial
D) the reaction formation