Question

Edwin saw a gang of teenagers throw stones at his car. He saw the damage this caused and became very angry. He chased the teens, and although he could not get hold of them, he was able to recognize them. Edwin knew that it would be better to seek compensation for the damage done, rather than trying to retaliate. He reported the incident to the police, and swore he would sue the parents of the boys to make them pay for the damages to the car. Which of the following was the antecedent event in Edwin's emotion-charged situation?
A. Being unsuccessful in catching the teens
B. Chasing the teens
C. Seeing the teens throw stones at his car
D. Becoming angry

Answer 1

Answer:

The antecedent event in this emotion-charged situation was:

C. Seeing the teens throw stones at his car

Explanation:

An antecedent can be defined as the event that takes place immediately before a behavior. In this case, we are trying to find what initiated Edwin's emotion-charged response. What caused Edwin to be angry was seeing the teens throw stones at his car and the damage caused by their actions. That event served as a stimulus, generating an angry response. Edwin proceeded to chasing the teens and then to reporting the incident.