Thoughtless Optimism,the "Student Syndrome," and Multitasking to Reduce Idle Time

question 53

Multiple Choice

Thoughtless optimism,the "student syndrome," and multitasking to reduce idle time can each contribute to __________.

• A)slack
• B)pessimistic bias
• C)optimistic bias
• D)feeder buffer

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Definitions:

Catharsis

Catharsis is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through expressing these emotions in a controlled environment.

Aggressive Urges

Feelings or desires that drive an individual to act or think in a forceful, hostile, or harmful way.

Angry Expressions

Facial or bodily gestures that convey anger, a basic human emotion that involves a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Persistent Inflammation

Chronic inflammation that can lead to various diseases, caused by prolonged activation of the immune system without resolution.