Question

Ricky Plummer is going on a field trip with his group home. They are attending the Anaheim Angels baseball game. Even though he is unable to express how much he enjoys baseball, the staff knows because of the smile he has on his face during the entire game.

A. Ricky dislikes baseball.
B. Ricky is anxious about the field trip.
C. Ricky enjoys the baseball game.
D. Ricky is upset about the outing.

Answer 1

Ricky enjoys the baseball game, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. Emotional states such as enjoyment or distress can significantly affect someone's experience and behavior during an activity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the student's question about Ricky Plummer's reaction to attending an Anaheim Angels baseball game is C. Ricky enjoys the baseball game. This inference is made based on the observation that Ricky has a smile on his face during the entire game, which generally indicates enjoyment and positive feelings. In contrast, the passage about Andy, a camper who was homesick, reveals that problem behavior can sometimes be misinterpreted and may stem from underlying emotional issues rather than a genuine dislike for an activity. Acknowledging and addressing these emotional states, like homesickness, can help participants feel more comfortable and enjoy their experience.