When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) __________ might say "that glass is half full," whereas a(n) __________ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"
a) pessimist; optimist
b) realist; pessimist
c) optimist; realist
d) optimist; pessimist
ANS: D, An optimist views things positively, whereas a pessimist views things negatively.
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