Angry because she had to endure a class she finds dreadfully boring,Susanna decided to use reappraisal to change her emotional state about the class.Which action BEST illustrates this process?
A)pledging to go jogging each day after class
B)thinking of the course as preparation for her future career
C)making a date to meet friends for lunch before class
D)forming a study group that meets weekly

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Using reappraisal involves changing the way one thinks about a situation to alter their emotional response. Thinking of the class as preparation for her future career is an example of reappraisal as Susanna is reframing the situation as beneficial rather than boring. The other options may help to improve Susanna's overall mood but do not involve changing how she thinks about the class specifically.

Angry Because She Had to Endure a Class She Finds