Which Is True with Regard to the Optimism-Pessimism Self-Assessment Inventory

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is true with regard to the optimism-pessimism self-assessment inventory in Chapter 17 ("Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life") ?

• A) Moderate optimism is signified by a score in the 50-75 range.
• B) The inventory is inclusive in terms of the domains that are covered.
• C) Some degree of measurement validity was established in its development.
• D) Respondents can learn if their profile is a mixed one or not.

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Definitions:

Sense of direction

An understanding or intuition of how to proceed in a particular situation.

Negotiation Planning

involves preparing strategies and objectives before entering into negotiation talks to better position oneself for favorable outcomes.

BATNAs

A reiteration emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s best alternatives to a negotiated agreement as crucial leverage in negotiations.

Distributive process

The method through which resources or outcomes are allocated among parties, often implying a zero-sum scenario similar to distributive bargaining but with a broader application.