Which of the Following Statements About Optimism Is FALSE

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about optimism is FALSE?

• A)Optimism is associated with how an individual explains the causes of life events.
• B)Optimists expect that good things are more likely and that bad things are less likely to occur in the future.
• C)Optimism is something that you are born with, and it cannot be learned or cultivated.
• D)Optimists generally are physically and mentally healthier than pessimists.

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