Optimists expect that things will turn out well and believe they have the skills and abilities to make good things happen.

When you view a negative event as being caused by factors outside your control you are considered an...

Choose whether or not a pessimist or optimist is more likely to make the following statement:

I didn't make the soccer team. I don't know why I even bothered to try, everyone knows I am terrible.

Choose whether or not a pessimist or optimist is more likely to make the following statement:

I didn't make the baseball team this year. I did not play my best today, but I think with some extra practice I can make the team next season.

Optimists view setbacks as being...

Optimists can be described as having a growth mindset.

You are either born an optimist or a pessimist and cannot change your outlook.