Psychologists Do Not Understand Fully the Link Between Optimism and Health

question 2

Multiple Choice

Psychologists do not understand fully the link between optimism and health because

• A)most of the research is correlational.
• B)optimism has only recently been studied.
• C)most of the research is non-correlational.
• D)it is difficult to measure optimism.

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Definitions:

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Mental Disorder

A broad range of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impaired functioning in daily life.

Axes

Refers to fixed reference lines for the coordinates of a graph or geometric figure, or to the main or central line that divides symmetry in a figure or shape.

Describes Symptoms

The action of explaining or detailing the signs and indicators of a condition or disease.