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Capo

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Defensive pessimism compared with pessimistic explanatory style is __________.
 
  a. the same thing
  b. different because defensive pessimists are not convinced that the worst will continue to happen, but try to prepare in case it does
  c. similar because both are convinced that the worst will continue to happen
  d. different because defensive pessimists are convinced that the worst will continue, while those with pessimistic explanatory style are not

Question 2

Pedro is a pessimist. He is more likely to die __________ than his optimistic brother.
 
  a. of cancer
  b. of heart disease
  c. from accidents or violence
  d. of lung disease


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B: different because defensive pessimists are not convinced that the worst will continue to happen, but try to prepare in case it does

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C: from accidents or violence


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you


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