According to a study of young adults by Peterson, Maier, & Seligman in 1993, when optimists did get sick, they were more likely to:
a. recover slowly compared with a pessimist.
c. be unable to cope with pain.
b. be active and not take enough rest.
d. consult a physician.
ANS: D
FEEDBACK: A study of young adults found that optimists were less likely than pessimists to get sick. However, when optimists did get sick, they were far more likely to take responsibility for their care, such as resting, consulting a physician, or drinking appropriate fluids (Peterson, Maier, & Seligman, 1993).
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