Unrealistic Optimism: Present and Future

Unrealistic Optimism: Present and FutureNeil D. Weinstein and William M. KleinNeil D. WeinsteinSearch for more papers by this author and William M. Klein1 Rutgers, The State University of New jersey2 Colby CollegeSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:January 2011https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.1996.15.1.1PDFPDF PLUS ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations About Next article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Cited byCited by1. An evaluation of a video-based intervention targeting alcohol consumption during aquatic activitiesOnline publication date: 16 February 2022. Go to citation Crossref Google Scholar2. Designing rewards‐based crowdfunding campaigns for strategic (but distracted) contributorsOnline publication date: 15 September 2022. Go to citation Crossref Google Scholar3. Barriers to Seeking Psychotherapy for Mental Health Problems in Adolescents: a mixed method studyOnline publication date: 22 July 2022. 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