Which of the following does NOT contribute to people’s overly optimistic beliefs about their likelihood of developing an illness or other health issues?

Health Psychology MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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Published
29 Aug 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

Options B, C, D, and E reflect common reasons why individuals tend to underestimate their risk of health problems, such as believing in personal control, assuming future immunity if unaffected so far, relying solely on parental health as a predictor, or thinking the condition is uncommon. However, option A—having no personal experience with the illness—does not typically lead to unrealistic optimism about health risks.

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