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Q5: Scenario: Emily learns that the train broke down and will not be running today,forcing her to take a series of buses to get to school. She is very frustrated because now it is nearly impossible to get to school on time and she's not sure if there is even a bus that can get her to school. After finding this out, her sibling gives a backhanded comment about her appearance. Emily starts ruminating about her siblings' criticisms on her appearance and begins exploding on her sibling, such as yelling and throwing their stuff around the room. 1. A) What best explains Emily's reaction toward her sibling? (1) 2. B) Would Emily's reaction would be worse/more intense toward her sibling if the sibling criticized her in a public setting, such as around other family members, or in a private setting, such as in a one-on-one setting? Explain your reasoning. (4)

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