Which of the Following Is NOT Correct About Counterfactual Thinking

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct about counterfactual thinking?

• A)Olympic bronze medalists exhibit more joy than Olympic silver medalists.
• B)Counterfactual thinking is more intense the more significant the event.
• C)Counterfactual thinking occurs when we can easily picture an alternative outcome.
• D)The B+ student who misses an A- by a point feels good for being in a "plus" grade instead of being in a "minus" grade.

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