Pessimistic Explanatory Style Has Been Linked To

question 29

Multiple Choice

Pessimistic explanatory style has been linked to:

• A)academic success.
• B)victory in presidential elections.
• C)acute social judgment.
• D)academic failure.

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Definitions:

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a cooperative nature, often associated with higher levels of empathy and concern for others.

Posterior Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in processing memory and emotional responses.

Self-perception Theory

A concept suggesting people develop attitudes and opinions by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused it.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth by means of natural selection, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.