The ____ states that people process pleasant stimuli more efficiently and accurately than they do unpleasant stimuli.
A) Golem principle
B) perceptual defense principle
C) Pollyanna principle
D) self-fulfilling prophecy principle

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The Pollyanna principle states that people have a cognitive bias towards processing and remembering pleasant stimuli more efficiently and accurately than unpleasant stimuli. This bias towards positivity is named after the main character in a children's book who always tries to find something to be glad about in every situation.

The ____ States That People Process Pleasant Stimuli More Efficiently