Developing a Positive Attitude - Chapter 10 CD

A co-worker announces they're leaving to take another job. You should display a positive attitude in this situation by being appreciative of the opportunity to learn knew jobs.

• True

• False

You don't need to prepare to have a positive attitude because your employer will just need to get used to you.

• True

• False

Developing a positive attitude is critical for job success because you will frequently face employment situations where under-staffing is an issue.

• True

• False

Positive attitude is closely linked with growth mindset. Growth mindset in students reports a higher enjoyment of academic subjects, received higher grades, and engaged more with academic material.

• True

• False

What constitutes your attitude?

• your reactions

• your perceptions

• your viewpoint on situations

• your ability to get along with co-workers

• All of the above

Why is it important to have a positive attitude?

• Employers are more concerned about your attitude than your ability

• Employers and colleagues will have a positive perception of you

• employers seek and hire employees with positive attitudes

• All of the above

Positive thinking is linked with a(n):

• downward spiral

• upward spiral

Positive thinking is linked with positive results.

• True

• False

What are some ways that positive thinking can lead to positive results?

• You get along better with colleagues

• Colleagues feel less comfortable working with you

• You handle problems more effectively

• You're less likely to achieve goals

• You're most likely to have a negative self-perception

You can change your attitude overnight, so you should be able to instantaneously see results.

• True

• False