Which of the Following Characteristics Has NOT Been Linked to Optimism

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics has NOT been linked to optimism?

• A)Longer life span
• B)More effective immune functioning
• C)Higher levels of conscientiousness
• D)Good physical health

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Hallucinations

Conscious awareness of sensing something that isn't externally present, giving the impression of reality.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be rigidly applied.

DSM I

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association to standardize psychiatric diagnostic criteria.