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Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test.

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Distinguishing optimism from neuroticism (and trait anxiety, self-mastery, and self-esteem): A reevaluation of the Life Orientation Test.

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Optimism, coping, and health: Assessment and implications of generalized outcome expectancies.

Michael F. Scheier, Charles S. Carver · Health Psychology · 1985 · 5.2K citations

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