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

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