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Peer reviewedSpencer, Stacie M.; Norem, Julie K. – Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 1996
Studies the interaction between performance strategies and imagery conditions. Defensive pessimists (who set low expectations, feel anxious, and rehearse possible outcomes) and strategic optimists (who set high expectations, feel calm, and avoid reflecting) were randomly assigned to three conditions: a coping imagery condition, a mastery imagery…
Descriptors: Ability, Adults, Attitudes, Behavior
