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In seligman's terms, people who believe they are in control are ____ rather than ____.

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Optimistic and pessimistic are the correct answer.

Seligman's studies revealed that optimism can be learned and people who are optimistic can maximize their mental and emotional health to live better lives. According to Seligman, who is considered the father of the positive psychology movement, people who believe they are in control are optimistic rather than pessimistic.

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