What Does the Characteristic of Optimism Offer in Emotional Intelligence

question 101

Multiple Choice

What does the characteristic of optimism offer in emotional intelligence?

• A) Optimists explain failure by attributing it to something that they might be able to change and be successful.
• B) Optimism and pessimism are similar traits, but optimism makes us more emotional.
• C) Pessimists, more so then optimists, are able to take responsibility for failure and make changes to themselves.
• D) Optimists are realists: they know that little will go right in life.

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Definitions:

Perspective

An attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Congruence

Fit between interests and work environment. The greater the congruence, the greater the predicted job satisfaction.

Work Environment

The physical and psychological conditions under which employees operate, encompassing aspects like office layout, safety standards, company culture, and interpersonal relationships.

Differentiation

The difference between the highest and lowest interest types. Well-differentiated interests predict more stable occupational choices.