Term ID: T3976

Optimism

/optimism/
A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in future success and positive expectations about outcomes.
Example: Believing that challenges are temporary setbacks that can be overcome through effort and persistence.

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Reference: Scheier & Carver (1985)