Pessimism, as described by Martin Seligman, in his book "Learned Optimism," is when the individual sees negative events as:
A. pernicious, perplexing, and personalized.
B. permanent, personalized, and pervasive.
C. changeable, flexible, and specific.
D. permanent, personalized, and progressive.
E. temporary, personal, purposeful.
Answer: B
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The International Association of Schools of Social Work is based on humanitarian values
and the quest for social justice on the behalf of oppressed populations.
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A. Were developed by observing people considered to be good leaders to see what behaviors they exhibited. B. Were unsuccessful because behaviors are even more difficult to measure than traits. C. Identified only one leadership behavior that was effective in all situations. D. Concluded that traits are more important to good leadership than behaviors.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false