Amelie is a first-year university student who is living away from home for the first time. She is living in a shared room on campus with her roommate, Anita. Though Amelie is very excited to be attending university, and so far she has managed to do well on her exams (usually earning a B+ or A-), she still gets very anxious at certain times. Anita, on the other hand, is a little more laid back, does not care as much about her grades, and though she does fine on her exams (usually earning a B or B-), she knows she could do better if she put her mind to it. Even though they did not know each other before becoming roommates, Amelie and Anita have become friends since the beginning of the school year.
-Amelie has an upcoming exam.According to Albert Ellis,if she tells herself ___________,then she will be ______ stressed.

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Albert Ellis proposed that our thoughts and beliefs about an event shape our emotional and behavioral reactions to it. In this case, if Amelie were to tell herself that she studied hard for the exam, she is more likely to feel less stressed about it than if she were to tell herself that she might fail or that exams are not stressful. By focusing on her effort and preparation, she can feel more confident in her abilities to succeed on the exam, and this can help reduce her anxiety. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Amelie Is a First-Year University Student Who Is Living Away