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






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






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






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






6. Drawing broad negative conclusions based on limited evidence






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






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






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






10. The tendency to expect teh worst possible outcome






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






12. The tendency to expect the best possible outcome






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






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






15. A self-critical pattern of thought






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






17. Assuming that everything has to do with you somehow






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