Multiple Choice
In short,counterfactual thinking can be described as
A) mentally reconstructing the past by imagining what could have been.
B) one of the most rational responses to an undesirable outcome.
C) putting a positive spin on things to enhance self-esteem.
D) thinking about how things couldn't have turned out differently.
E) avoiding thinking of things that may damage self-esteem.
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