If an anticipated event does not occur the person
A) may develop a new construct.
B) may loosen a construct.
C) may reorganize the construct system.
D) may do any of the above.

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When an anticipated event does not occur, a person may respond in various ways according to the theory of personal constructs by George Kelly. They might develop a new construct to better understand their experiences, loosen an existing construct if it no longer seems applicable, or reorganize their overall construct system to accommodate the new information.

If an Anticipated Event Does Not Occur the Person