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Table 1 Instances of in/security sub-types

From: Reworking the appraisal framework in ESL research: refining attitude resources

Disquiet

Confidence

Many students are very stressed about exams.

Because the task does not give a mark, so I have no pressure at all.

I was very nervous because I didn’t know how to write, how to attend exams.

I felt quite confident when applying for jobs in companies.

Distrust

Trust

You can never trust your lecturer.

I thought I was very optimistic about my job opportunities.

First, I was reluctant to ask but he was very kind and helpful to me.

I trusted in whatever the lecturer told us.