Assertion: optimism | /r/HasProperty | protective
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text: In a similar study of 298 angioplasty patients, optimism was also protective; over a six-month period, pessimists were three times more likely than optimists to have heart attacks or require repeat angioplasties or bypass operations.
text: Optimism is a protective factor—it can help students respond to problems with a sense of confidence and a belief in their personal ability, even when they’re under stress.