Which of the following is an example of defensive pessimism?
A)Bud thinks he might have failed his psychology test, but doesn't really care.
B)Katherine thinks her boyfriend is going to break up with her, so she has already taken down all his pictures.
C)Michele doesn't think she is going to win the lottery this week.
D)Nolin can't figure out how to replace a switch in his car, so he just gives up.

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Defensive pessimism is a strategy where an individual sets low expectations for themselves to prepare for the worst-case scenario. In this case, Katherine is anticipating a potential breakup and has taken steps to prepare for it, which is an example of defensive pessimism. Choices A, C, and D do not fit the definition of defensive pessimism.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Defensive Pessimism