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Individuals Differ in the Extent to Which They Tend to Think

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Individuals differ in the extent to which they tend to think optimistically or pessimistically. How optimism/pessimism might be related to environmental behavior is not obvious. Why might optimism be positively correlated with proenvironmental behavior? Why might pessimism? Why might each of these be negatively correlated with proenvironmental behavior?


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Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.

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A vital organ responsible for numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

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A tube or other device inserted into a blocked passageway to keep it open, frequently used in arteries to prevent or relieve a blockage.

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