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






2. Assuming that everything has to do with you somehow






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






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






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






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






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






8. A self-critical pattern of thought






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






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






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






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






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






14. The tendency to expect teh worst possible outcome






15. Drawing broad negative conclusions based on limited evidence






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






17. The tendency to expect the best possible outcome






18. Dramatically exaggerating the negative consequences of any minor event