What Is the Basis of the Theory of Learned Optimism

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the basis of the theory of learned optimism?

• A) When a route is blocked, people find alternate pathways to their goals.
• B) People make attributions or explanations about the things that happen to them.
• C) Optimism is the belief that good rather than bad things will happen.
• D) People succeed when they believe in their capabilities to produce desired effects.

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Definitions:

Organizational Behavior

The study of how individuals and groups act within the contexts of organizations, and how these behaviors affect the performance of the organization.

Strategic OB Approach

The idea that people are the key to productivity, competitive edge, and financial success.

Organizational Behavior

The study of how people interact within groups, often applied to workplace environments to improve organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

Positive Organizational Behavior

The exploration and usage of positive aspects of human resources and psychological abilities that are quantifiable, can be enhanced, and efficiently controlled to boost performance in the work environment.