Do People Usually Think in Optimistic or Overly Ambitious Ways

question 63

Multiple Choice

Do people usually think in optimistic or overly ambitious ways when they are setting goals or striving to achieve goals?

• A) Yes, they tend to be overly optimistic in both cases.
• B) No, they tend to think in realistic ways in both cases.
• C) They tend to be overly optimistic when goal setting, but more or less realistic when pursuing goals.
• D) They tend to be more or less realistic when goal setting, but optimistic when pursuing goals.

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Definitions:

Traditional Agenda-Setting

A theory in mass communication that suggests media doesn't tell us what to think, but rather what to think about by selecting which issues are highlighted.

Social Media

Digital platforms and technologies that enable users to create, share content, and participate in social networking.

News Media Outlets

Organizations or platforms that publish, broadcast, or transmit news content to the public.

Decision-Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among multiple alternatives.