Which of the following self-deceptions developed by Shelley Taylor and her colleagues refers to unrealistic positive thinking about the future

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Optimism is the self-deception developed by Shelley Taylor and her colleagues that refers to unrealistic positive thinking about the future. Choice A, control refers to the belief that one has more control over situations than they actually do. Choice C, meaning refers to assigning meaning to random or insignificant events. Choice D, subjectivity refers to the belief that one's own subjective experience is the objective truth.

Which of the Following Self-Deceptions Developed by Shelley Taylor and Her