According to Medvec and Savitsky's (1997)research on Counterfactual Thinking Among

question 85

Multiple Choice

According to Medvec and Savitsky's (1997) research on counterfactual thinking among Olympic medalists,which of the following is true?

• A)Bronze and silver medalists are equally likely to think "What if I had won the gold?"
• B)Silver medalists are happier with their standing than bronze medalists,because silver medalists think about how they could have done worse and received the bronze.
• C)Silver medalists are less happy with their standing than bronze medalists,because silver medalists think about how they could have done better and won the gold.
• D)Bronze medalists are more envious of silver medalists than of gold medalists.

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