On which point would the authors of BOTH
passages most likely AGREE?
Taken to extremes, pure positivity or pure
pessimism offers little help for facing the daily
challenges of life.
More scientific studies are required before any one
theory about positive psychology or defensive
pessimism can be endorsed.
Recording your thoughts in a daily journal or
viewing a funny movie will help you find more
clarity than trying to solve problems in your head.
Geographical factors, such as weather, are the
largest predictors of whether a population will be
largely optimistic or pessimistic.