Multiple Choice
How is an optimistic brand of pessimism different from being a defensive pessimist?
A) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you have a Type B personality, and defensive pessimism is when you have a Type C personality.
B) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you cover up your pessimism with sarcasm, and defensive pessimism is when someone is overly pessimistic.
C) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you believe things will go wrong but still hope that they won't, and defensive pessimism is expecting the worst to avoid being disappointed later.
D) An optimistic brand of pessimism is when you blame your pessimism on an external source, and defensive pessimism is when you hide the fact that you're pessimistic.
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