Harley has recently heard that his company is closing, and he will be out of a job soon. He has decided to not think about it very much because he believes he doesn't have the skills to get another good job. Based on how he handles this stressor, Harley seems to possess a __________ personality.
A. disease-prone
B. ruminative
C. disease-resistant
D. dispositionally optimistic
Answer: A
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