The Strategy of Anticipating Failure and Then Compensating for This

question 206

Multiple Choice

The strategy of anticipating failure and then compensating for this expectation by _____________ negative outcomes is known as defensive pessimism.

• A) visualizing
• B) ignoring
• C) blocking any thought of
• D) overpreparing for

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