Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of positive illusions described in the text?
a. People believe they have more control over events than they really do.
b. People are unrealistically optimistic about the future.
c. People are more modest about their good qualities than is true.
d. People see themselves more positively than is true.
Answer: C
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