Which one of the following best illustrates the self-reaction aspect of self-regulation?
A) Adele feels terrible when she inadvertently hurts a classmate's feelings.
B) Bonnie knows how happy her parents will be if she brings home a good report card.
C) Clint doesn't like striking out when it's his turn at bat because his teammates will think he's a bad baseball player.
D) Daryl checks his watch frequently as he takes a standardized test to be sure he can finish the test in the allotted time.

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The self-reaction aspect of self-regulation involves an emotional response to one's own behavior or performance. Adele feeling terrible after inadvertently hurting a classmate's feelings illustrates this aspect, as she is reacting emotionally to her own actions. The other options involve external motivations or monitoring, rather than a self-reaction.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates the Self-Reaction Aspect