As Discussed in the Text, People Who Hold Irrational Attitudes

question 98

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, people who hold irrational attitudes (e.g., about Big Foot, UFOs, and ghosts) tend to ____.

• A) be less prone to depression than other people
• B) be less prone to anxiety than other people
• C) have relatively low levels of self-esteem
• D) have relatively high levels of self-esteem

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