Research Suggests That Optimism and Pessimism Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that optimism and pessimism are

• A) unrelated
• B) two ends of a single continuum
• C) distinct systems that exist on two independent poles
• D) dominant in allocentric individuals

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Definitions:

Agenda Setting

The ability of the news media to influence the importance placed on the topics of the public agenda.

Analytically

In a manner that involves the separation of a whole into its components for individual examination; logically and methodically.

Conceptual Skill

The ability to think analytically to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Complex Problems

Issues or situations that are multifaceted, involve many variables, and require nuanced solutions often beyond straightforward fixes.