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Optimism vs

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What is the definition of optimism?

The attitude of seeing the glass half empty

The attitude of believing in and expecting positive results (correct)

The belief that the glass is half full

The tendency to believe in negative outcomes

What is the main topic of discussion in the class?

The similarities between optimism and pessimism

The genetic factors influencing optimism and pessimism

The definition of optimism and pessimism

The effects of optimism and pessimism on a person's emotional and physical being (correct)

What is the common comparison used to explain optimism and pessimism?

Seeing the glass as shattered

Seeing the glass as half empty or half full (correct)

Seeing the glass as completely full

Seeing the glass as completely empty

What is the possible influence on optimism and pessimism according to psychologists and researchers?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

What do pessimists primarily focus on according to the text?

What's missing; or that the glass is half empty Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characters with their role in the conversation:

A = Professor B = Student 1 C = Student 2 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following attitudes with their definitions:

Optimism = Believing in and expecting positive results Pessimism = Tendency to believe in negative outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following metaphors with their corresponding attitudes:

Seeing the glass half full = Optimism Seeing the glass half empty = Pessimism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following attitudes with their focus according to the text:

Optimism = Seeing what is there Pessimism = Seeing what's missing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with the attitude they might influence:

Genetics = Optimism or Pessimism Signup and view all the answers