Research by Julie Norem indicates that defensive pessimists and eternal optimists likely ________.
A) use different strategies but obtain similar ends
B) have similar specific goals but different general goals
C) use the same strategies but obtain different ends
D) have different learning goals but similar performance goals

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According to Julie Norem's research, defensive pessimists and eternal optimists use different strategies (defensive pessimists prepare for the worst while optimists have positive expectations) but obtain similar ends (both perform well).

Research by Julie Norem Indicates That Defensive Pessimists and Eternal