Which of the Following Has Not Been Revealed by Research

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has not been revealed by research on the relationship between optimism and health?

• A) Optimists are more likely than pessimists to make a quicker and fuller recovery from coronary artery bypass surgery.
• B) A positive correlation exists between hopelessness and mortality.
• C) Optimism can have negative consequences when it leads people to believe that they have control over uncontrollable events.
• D) Optimists are more likely than pessimists to take an emotion-focused approach to dealing with stress.

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Definitions:

Frames

Perspectives or ways of viewing and interpreting information that influence understanding and decision-making, often highlighting certain aspects while obscuring others.

Conflict

A situation or process in which there is a disagreement, opposition, or struggle between two or more parties.

Perceiver's Needs

The requirements or desires of an individual who is assessing or interpreting a situation, which can influence their perspective.

Preconception

An opinion or conception formed in advance without adequate evidence, which can influence one's perception and reactions.