Given the Research on Positive Illusions, Which of the Following

question 97

Multiple Choice

Given the research on positive illusions, which of the following is probably FALSE?

• A) Most truckers think that they are better drivers than they really are.
• B) Most criminals overestimate the likelihood that they will actually get away with their crimes.
• C) Most teenagers think they are more physically attractive than they really are.
• D) Most depressed patients who are in treatment for their depression think that they are recovering more quickly than other depressed patients.

---

Definitions:

Supportive Training Climate

An organizational environment that encourages continuous learning and development, supporting employees to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Encourage

To inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence; to stimulate by assistance, approval, or instruction.

Training Opportunities

Programs or courses offered by an employer or educational institutions to help employees gain new skills or improve existing ones.

Personnel Doctrine

A set of beliefs, practices, and policies used to manage human resources in an organization, guiding the recruitment, employment, and development of staff.