Two students are taking a physics test. The optimistic student expects to get an A, while the pessimistic student would be happy with a C. When the test results are determined, it happens that they both received Bs. It is most likely that

a. the optimistic student will be happy with her grade.
b. the pessimistic student will be happy with her grade.
c. both students will be equally happy with their grades.
d. the pessimistic student will be disappointed because she will feel as though she could have received an A.

Answer: b. the pessimistic student will be happy with her grade.

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