Which of the following statements about optimism is FALSE?
A) Optimism is associated with how an individual explains the causes of life events.
B) Optimists expect that good things are more likely and that bad things are less likely to occur in the future.
C) Optimism is something that you are born with, and it cannot be learned or cultivated.
D) Optimists generally are physically and mentally healthier than pessimists.
Answer: C) Optimism is something that you are born with, and it cannot be learned or cultivated.
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