In his learned optimism theory,Seligman (2011) emphasizes which factor in explaining whether or not a person becomes an optimist?

A) thinking patterns regarding future events that are displayed by significant role models
B) reinforcement value of negative and positive events experienced
C) habitual ways of explaining why events occur in one's life
D) thinking patterns regarding current events that are displayed by significant role models

Of the following, which would be most likely to increase people's enjoyment of the comic pages and their ratings of how funny each cartoon is?

A) having the person eat a high-protein diet
B) conducting the study during the lunch hour
C) molding the person's face into a smile
D) using a fan to maintain a gentle breeze during the study