Which of the Following Describes an Advantage of Counterfactual Thoughts

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an advantage of counterfactual thoughts?

• A) Serves a preparatory function for future instances
• B) Helps people in stressful situations feel better by imaging how much worse their situation could be
• C) Provides meaning for pivotal life events via finding benefits and crediting fate
• D) All of the above

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