How are depression and optimism related?

A. People who report being less depressed generally are more optimistic than they should be.
B. Depression causes people to become more optimistic over time.
C. Optimism, when coupled with neuroticism, leads to greater depression.
D. Depressed people show little optimism and a great deal of pessimism.


Answer: A

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