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.
-Sid acknowledged and realized the damage the rocks caused to his car in a part of the emotional process known as __________.

Question

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. 
-Sid acknowledged and realized the damage the rocks caused to his car in a part of the emotional process known as __________.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sid's recognition and assessment of the damage caused by the teenagers, leading to his emotional response, is an example of appraisal. This term refers to the process of evaluating the significance of a situation or event for one's well-being, which then influences one's emotional response.

Sid Saw a Gang of Teenagers Throw Rocks at His