CM_Opt for Optimism

Which of the following statements is an example of optimism:

• “I don’t know why I even bother trying.”

• “I’m sure everything will work out fine.”

• “Nothing good ever happens to me.”

• “I hate my job!”

Which of the following statements is an example of pessimism:

• “If this doesn’t work, I’ll just keep trying.”

• “Thanks for the advice. I’ll put it into action.”

• “I’m sure I won’t get an interview.”

• “I made a mistake, but I learned from it.”

When Sandy walks down the sidewalk, she looks people in the eye and says hello. What characteristic of a positive attitude does this display?

• Positive people are flexible.

• Positive people are responsible.

• Positive people are pleasant and smiling.

• Positive people are uncomplaining.

Harry’s friend hurt his feelings this week, but she then apologized to him. Harry accepted her apology and put the incident behind him. What characteristic of a positive attitude does this display?

• Positive people are responsible.

• Positive people are understanding and accepting of others.

• Positive people are interested and enthusiastic.

• Positive people are pleasant and smiling.

Jackie’s coworker is having trouble understanding a new computer program. Jackie takes some time out of her lunch hour to help him. What characteristic of a positive attitude does this display?

 

• Positive people are interested and enthusiastic.

• Positive people are pleasant and smiling.

• Positive people are helpful, cooperative, and generous.

• Positive people are respectful.

Michael messed up some reports for work. After he realized it, he went straight to his boss and admitted his mistake. He apologized and promised to fix the reports right away. What characteristic of a positive attitude does this display?

• Positive people are responsible.

• Positive people are interested and enthusiastic.

• Positive people are pleasant and smiling.

• Positive people are uncomplaining.

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a positive attitude:

 

• Enjoying better personal relationships

• Making fewer mistakes

• Having better luck

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  Earning fame and money

Why are optimists more likely to achieve their goals than pessimists?

 

• Optimists are not motivated to act.

• Optimists believe in themselves.

• Optimists have better luck.

• Optimists give up too easily.

Why do optimists learn new skills more easily than pessimists?

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  Optimists are smarter.

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  Optimists are not as receptive to new techniques.

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  Optimists are more open-minded to new ideas.

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  Optimists have more opportunities to learn.

Why do optimists get more satisfaction from their jobs than pessimists?

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  Optimists rarely receive recognition for their work.

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  Optimists are not as energetic or motivated.

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  Optimists are more productive on the job.

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  Optimists are more likely to be fired.