When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) _____ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) _____ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"

A) pessimist; optimist
B) realist; pessimist
C) optimist; realist
D) optimist; pessimist


Answer: D

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