Counterfactual Thinking Occurs When

question 46

Multiple Choice

Counterfactual thinking occurs when:

• A)we are not expecting a favorable outcome.
• B)we are surprised by favorable results.
• C)we can easily picture an alternative outcome.
• D)an event is insignificant.

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