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Direct linkZhang, Ying; Fishbach, Ayelet – Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2010
This research tested for counteractive optimism: a self-control strategy of generating optimistic predictions of future goal attainment in order to overcome anticipated obstacles in goal pursuit. In support of the counteractive optimism model, participants in 5 studies predicted better performance, more time invested in goal activities, and lower…
Descriptors: Social Science Research, Attitudes, Self Control, Prediction
