Researchers Find Each of the Following Statements Is True About

question 55

Multiple Choice

Researchers find each of the following statements is true about defensive pessimists except one. Which one?

• A)They set low expectations for themselves.
• B)They want to fail.
• C)They are motivated by the fear of failure.
• D)They do better when allowed to worry about an upcoming performance.

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