Optimism, pessimism and mental health: A twin/adoption analysis

Plomin, Robert, Scheier, Michael F., Bergeman, C.S., Pedersen, N.L., Nesselroade, J.R., McClearn, G.E.·1992·Personality and Individual Differences
DOI 10.1016/0191-8869(92)90009-e

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