Which of the following best illustrates Seligman's view of optimism?
A)Jenny is a pleasant,sunny person who always has a smile and a warm greeting for everyone she meets.
B)Ivana believes she will do well in college because she has a high IQ and had an excellent college preparation program in high school.
C)When Keisha goes to the race track,she bets on gray horses because she had a gray pony when she was a child.
D)Although six banks rejected Will's application for a loan to start a computer software company,he persisted in his efforts to convince people that his computer operating system would revolutionize personal computing.

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Seligman's view of optimism is best illustrated by persistence in the face of adversity, as shown by Will's continued efforts despite multiple rejections.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates Seligman's View of Optimism