In the Christmas shopping scenario, Maisie gets her mother a pair of exquisite pearl earrings. She feels anxious because it is very expensive and hopes that her mother will like it. This is an example of .

Anticipation appraisal

Explanation: Appraisal in psychology simply means the feelings we get from the reaction of others around us. Maisie bought an expensive gift for her mum, it's either her mum will love the gift which is positive( one which will bring joys and happiness) or her mum will not like the gift which is negative ( one which sadness and feeling of emptiness). How she will feeling (emotions) is based on the appraisal of that gift she bought her mum (mum likes itor dislikes it).

So what Maisie is feeling is anticipation appraisal