Sissy approaches most situations with optimism but tends to expect the worst each time she applies for a job and worries that she won't get it.If her pessimism is limited to this situation or just a few others, then
A) optimism would still be considered a stable disposition for Sissy.
B) pessimism would be a more accurate trait with which to describe Sissy.
C) neither the trait of optimism nor the trait of pessimism should be used to describe Sissy.
D) trait theory would not be a good way to describe or predict Sissy's behavior.

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Sissy approaches most situations with optimism, indicating that optimism is a stable disposition for her. Her pessimism is limited to specific situations, so it would not be accurate to describe her as generally pessimistic. Therefore, trait theory would still be an effective way to describe and predict her behavior.

Sissy Approaches Most Situations with Optimism but Tends to Expect