According to the Cognitive-Affective Personality System,who Is Likely to Do

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the cognitive-affective personality system,who is likely to do better on an exam,an optimist or a pessimist,and why?

• A) Both will perform equally.Their different personality styles cause them to prepare for the exam differently but equally effectively.
• B) Optimists will perform better because they believe they will do well.
• C) Both will perform equally.Optimism and pessimism are not related to test performance.
• D) Pessimists will perform better because they believe they will fail and thus study harder.

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Definitions:

Empathic Compassion

The emotional response of feeling concern for another's well-being, combined with the desire to help reduce their suffering.

Neuroticism

A personality trait involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative or anxious emotional state.

Relationship Progressing

The development and deepening of a relationship, characterized by increased intimacy, commitment, and trust.

Preoccupied

The state of being engrossed in thought or excessively occupied with something, often to the point of being distracted from other concerns.