Sally has done well in her statistics class so far this term.Despite her good grades,Sally is worried that she will not do well on her upcoming test.So she studies extra hard.Which of the following best accounts for Sally's study pattern?
A)defensive pessimism
B)unrealistic optimism
C)false uniqueness
D)false consensus

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Defensive pessimism is a strategy where a person sets low expectations to reduce anxiety and then works hard to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Sally's worry about not doing well and her studying extra hard are consistent with this strategy.

Sally Has Done Well in Her Statistics Class So Far