What Term Did Seligman Coin to Refer to People's Tendency

question 99

Multiple Choice

What term did Seligman coin to refer to people's tendency to display a positive, upbeat attitude even when they are faced with considerable stress and difficulty in their lives?

• A)positive attribution
• B)resilience
• C)optimistic coping style
• D)learned optimism

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Definitions:

Large-Scale Production

Refers to the manufacture of large quantities of products in efficient and cost-effective methods, often using automation and sophisticated technology.

Environmental Destruction

The degradation of the environment through depletion of resources such as air, water, and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; and pollution.

Impoverishment

The condition of being poor or lacking the necessary means of subsistence and financial resources.

Adaptation

A series of beneficial adjustments to a particular environment.