Most people view their future prospects optimistically and believe that they possess more favorable characteristics and abilities than the average person.This is because they are motivated to
A) conserve mental effort.
B) seek accuracy.
C) manage their self-image.
D) all of the above

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The motivation to manage their self-image is the most logical reason why people view their future prospects optimistically and believe that they possess more favorable characteristics and abilities than the average person. This is because they want to feel good about themselves and maintain positive self-esteem. The other options, conserving mental effort and seeking accuracy, do not fully explain this phenomenon.

Most People View Their Future Prospects Optimistically and Believe That