Optimism vs Pessimism
Quiz by Rebecca Beers-Piccola
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- Q1
What is optimism?
seeing the positive side of things
seeing the bad side of things
giving up because things feel too hard
complaining about what's going wrong
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How can optimism help improve your outlook?
It makes everyone like you.
It makes it harder to accomplish your goals
It magically fixes your problems.
It helps you find the good in things.
120s - Q3
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of positive thinking?
People enjoy being around you.
It improves your health.
It helps you feel happier.
It causes you to be depressed.
120s - Q4
Seeing the glass is half full means that you see the good in things.
truefalseTrue or False120s - Q5
Positive Thinking
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I don't want to go to school today. What if I fail my test?
Mr. Lopez's thought
Pessimistic thought
Mr. Zee's thought
Optimistic thought
120s - Q7
My pizza is cold. Nothing ever goes right for me!
Cartoon thinking
Optimistic thinking
Positive thinking
Negative thinking
120s - Q8
Decide if the thought is helpful or unhelpful. I failed my test in Math, but my grade is 10 points higher than my last test.
Users enter free textType an Answer120s - Q9
Decide if the thought is helpful or unhelpful. I left my phone at home this morning. Today's going to be terrible!
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Determine whether the thought is positive or negative. They're having sausage biscuits for breakfast today and I don't like sausage. At least they have bananas and chocolate milk.
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Determine whether the thought is positive or negative. Today is a B day which means I have gym. Some of the kids aren't very nice in there. At least I have art and social skills today!
Users enter free textType an Answer120s - Q12
Determine whether the thought is positive or negative. Today is a B day which means I have gym. I'm not very good at sports. I should have stayed home today!
Users enter free textType an Answer120s