Dispositional Optimism Is Defined as

question 43

Multiple Choice

Dispositional optimism is defined as

• A)the belief that one can do the behaviors necessary to achieve a desired outcome.
• B)making attributions that are unstable, temporary, and global.
• C)the expectation that good events will be plentiful, and bad events will be rare.
• D)having higher than average self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A dissociative disorder in which there is a complete or partial loss of the ability to recall personal information or identify past experiences.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation, a mental process which produces a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory and sense of identity, formerly known as multiple personality disorder.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of the individual's culture.

Childhood

The period in human life from birth to the onset of puberty, characterized by growth, development, and learning.