Optimism and Pessimism in Future Outlook

Optimism and Pessimism in Future Outlook

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Moral Science, Philosophy

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses the reasons for pessimism but emphasizes that it is not enjoyable and does not lead to a hopeful future. It presents the idea of a wonderful future and suggests that optimism is more likely to help achieve it. The speaker encourages choosing optimism over pessimism to increase the likelihood of a better future.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason the speaker gives for why pessimism is not beneficial?

It is a new concept.

It is more fun than optimism.

It does not lead to progress.

It is too difficult to understand.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe pessimism in terms of enjoyment?

It is not enjoyable.

It is very enjoyable.

It is somewhat enjoyable.

It is the most enjoyable.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what effect does pessimism have on achieving a wonderful future?

It makes it more likely.

It has no effect.

It guarantees success.

It makes it less likely.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's attitude towards the future?

Uncertain

Indifferent

Hopeful

Fearful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to increase the chances of a positive future?

Avoiding change

Embracing pessimism

Ignoring the future

Choosing optimism