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    Exam 17: Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism
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    Describe What Is Meant by Defensive Pessimism
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Describe What Is Meant by Defensive Pessimism

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Describe what is meant by defensive pessimism.

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