Sid saw a gang of teenagers throw rocks at his car. He saw the damage this caused and became very angry. He chased the teens, and although he could not catch them, he got close enough to recognize one of them. Although Sid envisioned retaliating for the damage to his car, he knew it would be better to seek compensation for the damage. He called the police, reported the incident, and swore he would sue the parents of the boy he knew to make them pay for the damage to the car.
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Which of the following was the antecedent event in Sid's emotion-charged situation?

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The antecedent event that led to Sid's emotional response was seeing the teens throw rocks at his car, which directly caused his anger and subsequent actions.

Sid Saw a Gang of Teenagers Throw Rocks at His