Jane purchases a new laptop. She believes that the laptop's battery will be long-lasting and that it is worth the price she paid. In this case, Jane's belief is a reflection of her _____ of the event.

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Jane's belief that the laptop's battery will be long-lasting and worth the price she paid reflects her expectation or anticipation of the event. Confirmation (choice A) would suggest that she already knows the laptop's battery life is long-lasting and that it is worth the price. Dissension (choice C) would suggest that she disagrees with the notion that the laptop's battery is long-lasting and worth the price paid, while apprehension (choice D) would suggest that she is fearful or uncertain about the laptop's performance.

Jane Purchases a New Laptop