Studies have shown that students with a pessimistic explanatory style tend to get better grades, because they try harder to avoid failure.

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This statement is false. Studies have actually shown the opposite, that students with an optimistic explanatory style tend to get better grades because they are more likely to attribute their success to internal factors (such as their own abilities) and are therefore more motivated to keep working hard.

Studies Have Shown That Students with a Pessimistic Explanatory Style