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Positive Thinking

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 18 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Dramatically exaggerating the negative consequences of any minor event






2. The tendency to expect the best possible outcome






3. An illness characterized by profound feelings of sadness - hopelessness - and helplessness






4. Focusing on the flaws and problems in yourself - other people - and the world around you






5. A chain of events in which one negative event causes another negative event






6. Drawing broad negative conclusions based on limited evidence






7. To confront irrational beliefs with the reality of the situation






8. A self-critical pattern of thought






9. A negative attitude about yourself that dooms you to failure






10. Assuming that everything has to do with you somehow






11. Focusing on what is good about yourself - other people - and the world around you






12. A belief or opinion that predisposes you to act in a certain way






13. Distress and anxiety caused by contemplating worst-case scenarios






14. An approach to coping with negative thoughts and feelings disputing irrational beliefs






15. The aharing of distress - discomfort - or worry with another person






16. The tendency to expect teh worst possible outcome






17. The habit of condemning people or things because they are not the way you think they should be






18. A distorted - self-destructive idea or assumption that interferes with your thinking