Joan tends to see everything on the 'bright side.' That is, she rarely feels that negative events occur to her. According to the cognitive perspective, Joan's tendency to see things positively represents her
A)schema.
B)discriminative stimulus.
C)fixation.
D)conditioned response.

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Joan's tendency to see things positively represents her cognitive schema, which is an organized set of beliefs and expectations about the world. Joan's schema influences her perceptions and interpretations of events, leading her to see things positively even in negative situations.

Joan Tends to See Everything on the 'Bright Side