Question 1

Sherer's Self-Efficacy Scale is what type of index?

Accepted Answer

A)  specific 
B)  general 
C)  trait-like 
D)  global 
A)  specific 
B)  general 
C)  trait-like 
D)  global

Question 2

Which term is defined as the extent to which we believe we can work together effectively to accomplish our shared goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  individual self-efficacy 
B)  specific self-efficacy 
C)  collective self-efficacy 
D)  general self-efficacy 
A)  individual self-efficacy 
B)  specific self-efficacy 
C)  collective self-efficacy 
D)  general self-efficacy

Question 3

Which term is described as the ability to see alternatives when one's route to a goal is blocked?

Accepted Answer

A)  optimism 
B)  pathways thinking 
C)  agency 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  optimism 
B)  pathways thinking 
C)  agency 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 4

Ellen Goodman discusses the issue of time management. Which of the following is characteristic of what Goodman calls a timing disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  facing a time crunch 
B)  irrational exuberance 
C)  a workaholic 
D)  chronic lateness 
A)  facing a time crunch 
B)  irrational exuberance 
C)  a workaholic 
D)  chronic lateness

Question 5

Explain how the differences in self-efficacy between women and men can be manifested in work settings.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers should highlight the d

Question 6

Children who are exposed to socioeconomic difficulties develop higher levels of optimism throughout their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

High self-efficacy has been shown to be effective in treating eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how hope manifests itself in academic settings.

Accepted Answer

Students should explain that hope has be

Question 9

Which type of attributions do optimists tend to make for negative outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal, variable, and global 
B)  external, stable, and global 
C)  internal, stable, and specific 
D)  external, variable, and specific 
A)  internal, variable, and global 
B)  external, stable, and global 
C)  internal, stable, and specific 
D)  external, variable, and specific

Question 10

Who is considered the founder of the theory of learned optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Snyder 
B)  Zimbardo 
C)  Bandura 
D)  Seligman 
A)  Snyder 
B)  Zimbardo 
C)  Bandura 
D)  Seligman

Question 11

Given that self-efficacy is based on social cognitive theory, where might self-efficacy come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  observations of adults 
B)  it is inherited 
C)  it is learned over time 
D)  secure attachments 
A)  observations of adults 
B)  it is inherited 
C)  it is learned over time 
D)  secure attachments

Question 12

What type of thinking is inherent in the notion of the American dream?

Accepted Answer

A)  future-oriented thinking 
B)  all or nothing thinking 
C)  past-oriented thinking 
D)  present-oriented thinking 
A)  future-oriented thinking 
B)  all or nothing thinking 
C)  past-oriented thinking 
D)  present-oriented thinking

Question 13

The ability to go back and explore the explanatory style of famous historical figures in their speeches, diaries, or newspapers is a benefit of what measure of attributional style?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ASQ 
B)  the LOT 
C)  the CAVE Technique 
D)  the Hope Scale 
A)  the ASQ 
B)  the LOT 
C)  the CAVE Technique 
D)  the Hope Scale

Question 14

What was demonstrated by a study that investigating self-efficacy in people dealing with multiple sclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy is promising but has not demonstrated enough usefulness for physical illness. 
B)  Self-efficacy interventions can be useful for people with certain disorders. 
C)  The effect of self-efficacy greatly depends on the severity of a chronic condition. 
D)  The utility of self-efficacy is hard to gauge because it is inconsistent in people with chronic illness. 
A)  Self-efficacy is promising but has not demonstrated enough usefulness for physical illness. 
B)  Self-efficacy interventions can be useful for people with certain disorders. 
C)  The effect of self-efficacy greatly depends on the severity of a chronic condition. 
D)  The utility of self-efficacy is hard to gauge because it is inconsistent in people with chronic illness.

Question 15

Who described self-efficacy as "what I believe I can do with my skills under certain conditions?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Bandura 
B)  Zimbardo 
C)  Maddux 
D)  Seligman 
A)  Bandura 
B)  Zimbardo 
C)  Maddux 
D)  Seligman

Question 16

Based on research about problem-solving and optimism in different cultures, who is most likely to demonstrate greater problem-solving skills while being pessimistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  an African-American individual 
B)  a Caucasian-American individual 
C)  a native American individual 
D)  a Chinese-American individual 
A)  an African-American individual 
B)  a Caucasian-American individual 
C)  a native American individual 
D)  a Chinese-American individual

Question 17

What is a disadvantage of a past temporal orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  People may not think ahead about the potential consequences of our behaviors. 
B)  People might approach life in a conservative and overly cautious manner. 
C)  People might derive pleasure in our relationships that come from just being with others. 
D)  People may suffer the consequences of hedonistic adventures such as injuries. 
A)  People may not think ahead about the potential consequences of our behaviors. 
B)  People might approach life in a conservative and overly cautious manner. 
C)  People might derive pleasure in our relationships that come from just being with others. 
D)  People may suffer the consequences of hedonistic adventures such as injuries.

Question 18

The Children's Hope Scale measures children's desired goals, while the State Hope Scale measures agency and pathways thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Outcome expectancies stem from analyzing one's capability to complete goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your text discusses a case explained by Ellen Goodman, who uses the phrase "time bulimic." What is this a reference to?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who are not productive. 
B)  People who waste time by procrastinating. 
C)  People who have difficulties in maintaining time commitments. 
D)  People who take up a lot of others' time. 
A)  People who are not productive. 
B)  People who waste time by procrastinating. 
C)  People who have difficulties in maintaining time commitments. 
D)  People who take up a lot of others' time.

Sherer's Self-Efficacy Scale is what type of index?

Which term is defined as the extent to which we believe we can work together effectively to accomplish our shared goals?

Which term is described as the ability to see alternatives when one's route to a goal is blocked?

Ellen Goodman discusses the issue of time management. Which of the following is characteristic of what Goodman calls a timing disorder?

Explain how the differences in self-efficacy between women and men can be manifested in work settings.

Children who are exposed to socioeconomic difficulties develop higher levels of optimism throughout their lives.

High self-efficacy has been shown to be effective in treating eating disorders.

Describe how hope manifests itself in academic settings.

Which type of attributions do optimists tend to make for negative outcomes?

Who is considered the founder of the theory of learned optimism?

Given that self-efficacy is based on social cognitive theory, where might self-efficacy come from?

What type of thinking is inherent in the notion of the American dream?

The ability to go back and explore the explanatory style of famous historical figures in their speeches, diaries, or newspapers is a benefit of what measure of attributional style?

What was demonstrated by a study that investigating self-efficacy in people dealing with multiple sclerosis?

Who described self-efficacy as "what I believe I can do with my skills under certain conditions?"

Based on research about problem-solving and optimism in different cultures, who is most likely to demonstrate greater problem-solving skills while being pessimistic?

What is a disadvantage of a past temporal orientation?

The Children's Hope Scale measures children's desired goals, while the State Hope Scale measures agency and pathways thinking.

Outcome expectancies stem from analyzing one's capability to complete goals.

Your text discusses a case explained by Ellen Goodman, who uses the phrase "time bulimic." What is this a reference to?

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Exam 8: Seeing Our Futures Through Self-Efficacy, Optimism, and Hope

Sherer's Self-Efficacy Scale is what type of index?

Which term is defined as the extent to which we believe we can work together effectively to accomplish our shared goals?

Which term is described as the ability to see alternatives when one's route to a goal is blocked?

Ellen Goodman discusses the issue of time management. Which of the following is characteristic of what Goodman calls a timing disorder?

Explain how the differences in self-efficacy between women and men can be manifested in work settings.

Children who are exposed to socioeconomic difficulties develop higher levels of optimism throughout their lives.

High self-efficacy has been shown to be effective in treating eating disorders.

Describe how hope manifests itself in academic settings.

Which type of attributions do optimists tend to make for negative outcomes?

Who is considered the founder of the theory of learned optimism?

Given that self-efficacy is based on social cognitive theory, where might self-efficacy come from?

What type of thinking is inherent in the notion of the American dream?

The ability to go back and explore the explanatory style of famous historical figures in their speeches, diaries, or newspapers is a benefit of what measure of attributional style?

What was demonstrated by a study that investigating self-efficacy in people dealing with multiple sclerosis?

Who described self-efficacy as "what I believe I can do with my skills under certain conditions?"

Based on research about problem-solving and optimism in different cultures, who is most likely to demonstrate greater problem-solving skills while being pessimistic?

What is a disadvantage of a past temporal orientation?

The Children's Hope Scale measures children's desired goals, while the State Hope Scale measures agency and pathways thinking.

Outcome expectancies stem from analyzing one's capability to complete goals.

Your text discusses a case explained by Ellen Goodman, who uses the phrase "time bulimic." What is this a reference to?

Welcome to Positive Psychology

Eastern and Western Perspectives on Positive Psychology

Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes

The Role of Culture in Developing Strengths and Living Well

Living Well at Every Stage of Life

The Principles of Pleasure: Understanding Positive Affect, Positive Emotions, Happiness, and Well-Being

Making the Most of Emotional Experiences: Emotion-Focused Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Socioemotional Selectivity, and Emotional Storytelling

Wisdom and Courage: Characteristics of the Wise and the Brave

Mindfulness, Flow, and Spirituality: in Search of Optimal Experiences

Empathy and Egotism: Portals to Altruism, Gratitude, and Forgiveness

Attachment, Love, Flourishing Relationships, and Forgiveness

Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health and Behavior

Preventing the Bad and Promoting the Good

Positive Schooling and Good Work: the Psychology of Gainful Employment and the Education That Gets Us There

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