Steve and his romantic partner are having difficulties in their relationship. Steve starts to get anxious when he thinks, "Oh no, we might break up and if that happens, everyone will think I'm an idiot and a complete loser!" Thoughts like these are best classified as appraisals of

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Steve's thoughts reflect his appraisal of the potential consequences of a breakup (e.g., being viewed negatively by others) and the personal meanings he attaches to those consequences (e.g., being seen as an "idiot" and a "complete loser"). This indicates he is evaluating the situation in terms of its outcomes and what those outcomes signify about him personally.

Steve and His Romantic Partner Are Having Difficulties in Their