Given the research on positive illusions, which of the following is probably FALSE?
A)Most truckers think that they are better drivers than they really are.
B)Most criminals overestimate the likelihood that they will actually get away with their crimes.
C)Most teenagers think they are more physically attractive than they really are.
D)Most depressed patients who are undergoing treatment think that they will never recover.

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Positive illusions are overly favorable attitudes that people have towards themselves, which include unrealistic optimism. Depressed individuals typically have negative views about themselves and their future, contradicting the concept of positive illusions, making option D likely false in the context of positive illusions research.

Given the Research on Positive Illusions, Which of the Following