A student has just walked into a psychology class and realized there is going to be a pop quiz.The student says quietly, "That's okay, I study every day anyway," and feels optimistic and confident.The best explanation for the student's reaction is the concept of:

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The student's response of feeling optimistic and confident despite the unexpected pop quiz can be attributed to cognitive appraisal, which refers to the process of evaluating and interpreting a situation in a certain way that shapes our emotional and behavioral responses. In this case, the student is interpreting the situation as manageable because they study every day, leading to a positive reaction instead of stress or anxiety.

A Student Has Just Walked into a Psychology Class and Realized