Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?
a. College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were less likely to have alcohol-related problems.
b. College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were more likely to have alcohol-related problems.
c. Unrealistic optimism makes people less likely to drive after drinking
d. Unrealistically optimistic students are more likely to spend time studying than pessimistic students
Answer: B
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