John Is About to Take a Very Difficult Chemistry Exam

John is about to take a very difficult chemistry exam, but because he has studied hard and knows the material thoroughly, he isn't very nervous as he goes in to take it. John's thoughts about his study habits and his knowledge of the material are best considered as examples of cognitive appraisals of the

A) demands of the situation
B) personal meaning of the consequences
C) potential consequences of a situation
D) resources available to cope with a situation