Research suggests that most normal or nondepressed people today ____.
A)are increasingly more pessimistic
B)think that they are about as competent as they really are
C)are pessimistic and think that they are not as competent as they should be
D)are unrealistically optimistic and think that they are more competent than they really are

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Research indicates that most nondepressed individuals tend to have an optimism bias, meaning they often believe they are more competent and capable than evidence might suggest. This can be seen as a psychological mechanism that helps maintain mental well-being.

Research Suggests That Most Normal or Nondepressed People Today ____