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defensive pessimism  

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  • Definition Defensive pessimism is a strategy people can use to manage their anxiety. Those who use the strategy feel anxious and out of control as they think about an upcoming situation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Defensive Pessimism]

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