Richard's prediction was based on a feeling, not statistical evidence. True / False / Not Given
FALSE
What did the smokers have to write down as part of the study?
What happened during the illness, from its onset to its treatment
True / False / Not Given ==Unrealistic optimists underestimate their chances of experiencing negative events.
TRUE
True / False / Not Given = The smokers lost their unrealistic optimism after imagining the illness and writing about it.
FALSE
True / False / Not Given =The passage discusses possible benefits of positive emotions, but does not establish that positive thinking prevents cardiovascular disease in everyone.
FALSE
Which two chemicals are mentioned as being released when people experience positive emotions?
Endorphins and cytokines
Which university does clinical psychologist Linda Blair work for?
University of Bath
Which organisation conducted the research suggesting that pessimism may have some benefits?
The Royal Society of Medicine
According to Professor Ron Gold, which three behaviours might unrealistic optimism encourage people to ignore advice about?
Alcoholism, smoking and obesity
True / False / Not Given = Professor Gold suggests that unrealistic optimism may encourage risk-taking behaviour.
TRUE
What percentage of people are described as believing they are less likely than others to suffer from certain negative events?
More than 50 per cent
The passage states that more than 50% believe they are less likely than others to experience certain negative events. True / False / Not Given
TRUE
True / False / Not Given = The passage says whether the findings will influence future health campaigns remains to be seen.
FALSE
True / False / Not Given = The passage does not establish that one thinking style is more harmful than the other in every situation.
NOT GIVEN
What percentage of the population is estimated to have a tendency towards catastrophic thinking?
Around 10 per cent
True / False / Not Given = Linda Blair identifies learning from anxious parents or caregivers as one possible cause.
TRUE
True / False / Not Given = Catastrophic thinking may result from traumatic experiences, but it can also be learned from anxious parents or caregivers.
FALSE
According to the research, what percentage of the class rated their risk factors as low and positive attributes as high?
More than 70 per cent
What illness did the smokers in Dr Lynn Myers's study imagine they had developed?
Lung cancer and heart disease
What type of therapy is commonly used to help clients change unrealistic patterns of thinking?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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