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What is the definition of optimism?
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?
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?
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?
What is the possible influence on optimism and pessimism according to psychologists and researchers?
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What do pessimists primarily focus on according to the text?
What do pessimists primarily focus on according to the text?
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Match the following attitudes with their definitions:
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Match the following metaphors with their corresponding attitudes:
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Match the following attitudes with their focus according to the text:
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Match the following factors with the attitude they might influence:
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