When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) ________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) ________ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"

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An optimist is generally someone who has a positive outlook on life and tends to see the good in situations, while a pessimist has a more negative outlook and focuses on the bad. Therefore, when looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, an optimist would tend to see the positive aspect of the situation and say "that glass is half full." Meanwhile, a pessimist would focus on the negative aspect and say "no, that glass is half empty." Realists may acknowledge both the positive and negative aspects of the situation, but are not necessarily defined by their outlook as optimists or pessimists, so option B and C are not the best choices. Similarly, option E may not be the best choice as a realist may not necessarily see the situation as half empty or half full, but rather as it objectively is.

When Looking at a Glass That Is Neither Completely Full