Which Is NOT One of the Mechanisms by Which Pessimism

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT one of the mechanisms by which pessimism might shorten life?

• A) Pessimists experience more unpleasant events.
• B) Pessimists are less likely to comply with medical regimens.
• C) Pessimists are more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
• D) Pessimists have a weaker immune system.

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Definitions:

Procrastinate

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or decisions, often unnecessarily.

Projection

The act of estimating or forecasting future outcomes based on current or past data.

Selective Perception

The cognitive process by which individuals perceive what they want in the mass of stimuli around them, ignoring other information.

Interest

The sensation of being curious to acquire knowledge or information about someone or something.