According to Seligman, people who are optimistic tend to be healthier that those who are pessimistic
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
FEEDBACK: According to Seligman, people with an optimistic explanatory style tend to be healthier than people with a pessimistic explanatory style. Pessimists tend to believe that their actions are of little consequence and, as a result, are unlikely to try to prevent illness.
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