Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. When sick, optimists tend to utilize social support more than do pessimists.
2. Research has demonstrated that even die-hard pessimists can be trained to become significantly more optimistic.
3. The three “C's” associated with hardiness are commitment, control, and challenge.
4. Shelley Taylor is known for her work on hardiness training.
5. Hardiness training has been shown to reduce levels of perceived personal stress more than does relaxation training.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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