People who exhibit an optimistic explanatory style tend to attribute setbacks to

A) others' shortcomings.
B) temporary situational factors.
C) a bad home environment.
D) personal traits.

Optimistic Explanatory Style

A tendency to explain positive events as having permanent causes, while attributing negative events to temporary causes.

Situational Factors

Environmental circumstances or conditions that can affect behavior and decision-making.

Setbacks

Obstacles or reversals in progress that delay or prevent the achievement of goals.