After the first day of class,Jack (who is always an optimist)decides the class will be fun while Jan (who struggles over grades)decides the class will be hard.Their different reactions illustrate the role of
A)their non-shared environment.
B)their cognitive set.
C)exposures they've experienced.
D)their childhood experiences.

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Jack and Jan's different reactions to the first day of class can be attributed to their cognitive set, or their individual beliefs and expectations about the class. Jack, who is always an optimist, has a positive frame of mind and expects the class to be enjoyable. Jan, on the other hand, struggles over grades and has a negative outlook, expecting the class to be difficult. This highlights how our beliefs and expectations can influence our experiences and reactions.

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