Jillian got a B on her psychology midterm and she is proud and overjoyed. But her friend, Halley, who also got a B, is absolutely furious. How does this example illustrate the importance of appraisal in emotional responses?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• Appraisals: beliefs, perceptions of the situation, expectations, goals, and attributions that people make to explain their own and other people's behavior.
• Jillian may have been expecting a lower grade and therefore was happy with a B.
• Halley may have been expecting an A and therefore was disappointed by a B.
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