How Is an Optimistic Brand of Pessimism Different from Being

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Multiple Choice

How is an optimistic brand of pessimism different from being a defensive pessimist?

• A) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you have a Type B personality, and defensive pessimism is when you have a Type C personality.
• B) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you cover up your pessimism with sarcasm, and defensive pessimism is when someone is overly pessimistic.
• C) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you believe things will go wrong but still hope that they won't, and defensive pessimism is expecting the worst to avoid being disappointed later.
• D) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you blame your pessimism on an external source, and defensive pessimism is when you hide the fact that you're pessimistic.

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