Some people are generally happy and optimistic; other people are generally sad and pessimistic. One possible explanation for these general dispositions on life might be that optimistic people ____________ and pessimistic people ____________.
A) show cerebral symmetry; show cerebral asymmetry
B) show cerebral asymmetry; show cerebral symmetry
C) are left hemisphere dominant; are right hemisphere dominant
D) are right hemisphere dominant; are left hemisphere dominant

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Research suggests that optimistic people tend to be left hemisphere dominant, which is associated with positive emotions, while pessimistic people tend to be right hemisphere dominant, which is associated with negative emotions.

Some People Are Generally Happy and Optimistic; Other People Are