Kevin suffers from depression. When asked to describe himself, Kevin’s perception of his abilities and the amount of control he has over his surroundings is quite accurate. This phenomenon is called
a. the illusion of control.
b. positive illusions.
c. negative illusions.
d. depressive realism.
Answer: D
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