According to information presented in the textbook, researchers found that in order to feel more optimistic about their own futures, cancer patients engage in __________.
A) upward social comparison
B) impression management
C) reconstructive memory
D) downward social comparison

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Researchers found that cancer patients engage in downward social comparison in order to feel more optimistic about their own futures. This means they compare themselves to individuals who are worse off than they are, which helps them feel better about their own situation.

According to Information Presented in the Textbook, Researchers Found That