One Reason Dispositional Optimists Handle Stressful Situations Better Than Pessimists

question 46

Multiple Choice

One reason dispositional optimists handle stressful situations better than pessimists is that optimists

• A) have more friends to help them.
• B) use different kinds of coping strategies.
• C) have more successes in life to pick them up.
• D) are more likely to use active coping strategies.

Know the elements that comprise the team performance equation and how actual productivity is determined.

Understand the nuanced effects of team size on performance, support perception, and motivation.

Understand the factors that contribute to learning curves and expertise development.

Recognize the role of social presence and audience effects on performance improvement.

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