When people receive bad news—perhaps that they did not get a dream job they applied and interviewed for—what tends to happen?
a. People usually feel worse than they expect they were going to.
b. People tend to feel about as bad as they thought they would.
c. People realize they really weren't qualified for the job anyway.
d. People usually put a spin on the news that makes them feel better.
Answer: D
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