Despite the Fact That Lance Has Had to Overcome Many

question 63

Multiple Choice

Despite the fact that Lance has had to overcome many obstacles in his life and that things don't always turn out the way he wants them to,Lance still thinks that his future is very bright and that things will turn out for the best in the long run.This is an example of .

• A)counterfactual thinking
• B)the negativity bias
• C)the optimistic bias

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Definitions:

Ingroup-Outgroup Bias

The inclination to prefer individuals from one's own collective (ingroup) over those belonging to other collectives (outgroup).

Positive Concepts

Ideas or notions that are regarded as beneficial, good, or conducive to well-being.

Negative Ones

Referring to negative elements, factors, or outcomes that detract from desired states or objectives.

Evolutionary Theory

A set of principles explaining the process of natural selection and genetic variation leading to the evolution and diversification of organisms over time.