Optimism is especially appropriate in those situations in which ...

[Medesa]

Optimism is especially appropriate in those situations in which
 
  a. you want to gain people's confidence
  b. your goal involves a high degree of risk
  c. the cost of failure is high
  d. you want to be sympathetic with people's troubles

Question 2

Which of the following best exemplifies appropriate learned optimism?
 
  a. I guess she isn't going to call back.
  b. It was a good interview but nothing will probably come of it.
  c. She didn't return my call; she must be busy.
  d. No wonder she doesn't call back; I've been inconsiderate of her.

[Anonymous]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C

[Medesa]

Excellent

[bblaney]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it