Anya, a high school student, finally musters up to courage to say hello to a group of "cool" kids at school. Suppose that these kids completely reject her by snubbing her greeting and then laughing at her as she walks by. In the immediate aftermath of this social rejection, Anya goes straight in to her geometry class, where she finds that there is a pop quiz. She is most likely to ____.
A) perform unusually well on the quiz
B) show an exceptional level of self-discipline, and resist the temptation to cheat off of her neighbor
C) experience a sense of emotional numbness
D) be in a positive mood

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anya has just experienced a social rejection, which can be a significant blow to one's self-esteem and emotional well-being. This may result in her experiencing emotional numbness, which can involve feeling detached and disconnected from her emotions. As a result, it is less likely that she will be in a positive mood or perform unusually well on the quiz. While it is possible that she may demonstrate self-discipline, it is not necessarily the most likely outcome given the emotional impact of the social rejection.

Anya, a High School Student, Finally Musters Up to Courage