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social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > psychosocial traits and behavior > optimism and pessimism
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optimism and pessimism  

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  • Optimism refers to a hopeful disposition or a general belief that good things will happen, whereas pessimism describes a general expectation that bad things will happen. These constructs have been conceptualized as dispositional traits, as well as cognitive styles, and have been examined in relation to various outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Counseling; Optimism and Pessimism]

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