Research on Unrealistic Optimism Supports Which of the Following Findings

question 21

Multiple Choice

Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?

• A) College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were less likely to have alcohol-related problems.
• B) College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were more likely to have alcohol-related problems.
• C) Unrealistic optimism makes people less likely to drive after drinking
• D) Unrealistically optimistic students are more likely to spend time studying than pessimistic students

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

A chemical within the vesicles of the synaptic knob that is released into the postsynaptic structures when a nerve impulse reaches the synaptic knob.

Synaptic knob

The expanded region at the end of an axon terminal, where neurotransmitters are released to communicate with other neurons or muscle cells.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that communicates only with other neurons, typically found within the central nervous system and plays a role in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Arachnoid mater

A delicate membrane that is one of the three layers (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.