Ross and Wilson's (2002)study of temporal comparison shows that people perceive positive past selves as
A)closer in time than negative past selves.
B)further in time than negative past selves.
C)as close as negative past selves.
D)as distant as negative past selves.

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Ross and Wilson found that people perceive positive past selves as closer in time than negative past selves. This may be because positive memories are more vivid and salient, making them feel more recent in our minds. Negative memories, on the other hand, may be more emotionally charged and therefore more likely to feel distant or removed.

Ross and Wilson's (2002)study of Temporal Comparison Shows That People