Most People View Their Future Prospects Optimistically and Believe That

question 54

Multiple Choice

Most people view their future prospects optimistically and believe that they possess more favorable characteristics and abilities than the average person.This is because they are motivated to

• A) conserve mental effort.
• B) seek accuracy.
• C) manage their self-image.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher, considered one of the pivotal figures in the development of Western philosophy, known for his works on ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher and polymath whose writings covered a wide range of subjects, including physics, metaphysics, poetry, theater, music, logic, rhetoric, politics, and ethics.

Nature

All aspects of the material world around us, such as wildlife, vegetation, geographical features, and other naturally occurring elements and formations on earth, excluding humans and their inventions.

Nurture

The process by which environmental factors contribute to the growth and development of an individual.