The so-called "planning fallacy" is probably a result of the fact that people adopt a(n) ____

a. optimistic mindset when setting goals, but a realistic mindset when striving toward goals
b. pessimistic mindset when setting goals
c. optimistic mindset when setting goals
d. optimistic mindset when striving toward goals


D

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