Who Is the Most Susceptible to the Illusion of Control

question 25

Multiple Choice

Who is the most susceptible to the illusion of control phenomenon?

• A)depressed individuals in situations that allow high or very high actual control
• B)depressed individuals in situations that allow little or no actual control
• C)nondepressed individuals in situations that allow high or very high actual control
• D)nondepressed individuals in situations that allow little or no actual control

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