Do People Usually Think in Optimistic or Overly Ambitious Ways

question 136

Multiple Choice

Do people usually think in optimistic or overly ambitious ways when they are setting goals and/or striving to achieve goals?

• A) Yes, they tend to be overly optimistic in both cases.
• B) No, they tend to think in realistic ways in both cases.
• C) They tend to be overly optimistic when goal setting, but more or less realistic when pursuing goals.
• D) They tend to be more or less realistic when goal setting, but optimistic when pursuing goals.

---

Definitions:

Demand Schedule

A schedule of quantities of a good or service that people are willing to buy at different prices.

Secondary Labor Market

Employment sectors characterized by lower pay, less job security, and fewer benefits, often including part-time or temporary jobs.

Primary Labor Market

Refers to high-wage sectors of the economy that offer stable employment, good benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Non-Competing Groups

Refers to segments of the labor market where workers do not directly compete with each other due to differences in skills, qualifications, or other barriers to mobility.