George has been diagnosed with cancer, but is certain that he will get better. Seligman suggests that this might be true because George is a(n) __________
a) idealist.
b) optimist.
c) Type A personality.
d) survivor.
b Explanation: Optimistic outlooks have been shown to help increase quality of life during
times of illness, as well as increase recovery from illness.
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