Consider the following hypothetical scenarios: 1 Jurgen and Raj entered the classroom on what seemed like a normal day, only to hear their instructor announce a ‘surprise quiz’. Jurgen immediately...

Consider the following hypothetical scenarios:

1 Jurgen and Raj entered the classroom on what seemed like a normal day, only to hear their instructor announce a ‘surprise quiz’. Jurgen immediately felt anxious, while Raj said cheerily, ‘No sweat!’

2 Lisette and Jackie were invited to a party. Lisette looked forward to it while Jackie dreaded having to attend.

How would you explain the differences in the reactions of these characters to the same situations? Can you think of a case where you and another person (perhaps a friend) reacted with different emotions to the same situation? How would you account for this?