When Compared to Optimists, Those with Pessimistic Explanatory Styles Tend

question 175

Multiple Choice

When compared to optimists, those with pessimistic explanatory styles tend to:

• A) plan for the future.
• B) keep their sense of humour.
• C) have higher levels of white blood cells.
• D) drink and smoke too much.

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