Segerstrom and Colleagues Found That Optimistic Law Students

question 58

Multiple Choice

Segerstrom and colleagues found that optimistic law students:

• A) had higher CD4 cell counts over the semester than did pessimists.
• B) were more likely to appraise their coursework as a challenge rather than as a threat.
• C) exercised more and avoided smoking and alcohol abuse.
• D) had higher CD4 cell counts over the semester than did pessimists and were more likely to appraise their coursework as a challenge rather than as a threat.

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Definitions:

Majority Vote

A decision rule where the option that receives more than half of the votes wins, commonly used in elections and other decision-making processes.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, leading to a potential welfare loss.

Government Failure

A situation where government intervention in the economy causes inefficiencies or leads to a misallocation of resources.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect or control various aspects of the economy, such as regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and taxes to correct market failures and promote economic stability.