Are You a Strategic Doubter?
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Who knew? Pessimism may actually be good for you!

Some 30 to 35 percent of Americans employ a calculated form of negative thinking—called defensive pessimism—that can lead to very positive results. Julie K. Norem, PhD, has devised the short quiz below to help you determine if you use it.



1. Which of the following best describes you?






2. If you had to choose only one motto to describe yourself, which of the following would you choose?






3. Which description best fits your approach to future events?





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