Which of the Following Empirical Statements Is TRUE

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following empirical statements is TRUE?

• A)Optimists tend to cope better with stress than pessimists.
• B)Optimists tend not to practice healthy behaviors because they assume most outcomes will be positive.
• C)Optimists are more likely to use avoidant coping strategies than pessimists.
• D)Optimism is correlated with better psychological health, but is not predictive of longevity.

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