Ron Is "Normal" and Don Is Depressed

question 61

Multiple Choice

Ron is "normal" and Don is depressed.Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Don is more likely to overestimate the degree to which he controls chance events
• B) Don is less likely to display unrealistic optimism in making predictions about the future
• C) Ron is more likely to exhibit "positive illusions"
• D) Ron is more likely to have a favorable self-image

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