Which of the Following Statements Is True About Optimists

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about optimists?

• A)They are unrealistic and tend to deny their problems.
• B)They are more likely than pessimists to be active problem solvers.
• C)They try to avoid facing bad news as long as possible.
• D)They tend to escape into wishful thinking when confronted with a problem.

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Definitions:

Maternal Identification

The process by which a child incorporates aspects of their mother (or primary caretaker's) behaviors, attributes, or attitudes into their own developing personality.

Psychological Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress, often as a reaction to life situations.

Identity Cohesion

The sense of unity, continuity, and integration of one’s identity across different aspects of self.

Identity Crisis

A phase of exploration and questioning about one's sense of self and place in the world, often associated with periods of transition or stress.