opyimism -- permanence

How optimistic are you. Psychologist advocated that optimism rest on how you explain things happening to you. One dimension of the explanatory style is "Permanence" -- Do you think the causes of things happening to you permanent or tempeorary?.

Do you want to understand yourself more about this? Take this test. Read the description of each situation and vividly imagimne it happening to you. You have probably not expeienced some of the situation, but that should not matter. Perhaps neither response will fit. But go ahead and choose the cause likelier to apply to you. You may not like the way some of the responses sound, but don't choose what you think you should say or what would sound right to other people; choose the response you'd be likelier to have.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. You and your spouse (boyfriend/girlfriend) make up after a fight.
I forgave him/her.
I'm usually forgiving.
4. You forget your spouse's (boyfriend's/girlfriend's) birthday.
I'm not good at remembering birthdays.
I was preoccupied with other things.
5. You host a successful dinner.
I was particularly charming that night.
I am a good host.
6. You owe the library ten dollars for an overdue book.
When I am really involved in what I am reading. I often forget when it's due.
I was so involved in writing the report that I forgot to return the book.
7. Your stocks make you a lot of money.
My broker decided to take a chance on something new.
y broker is a top-notch investor.
8. You win an athletic contest.
I was feeling unbeatable.
I train hard.
9. You lose your temper with a friend.
He/she is always nagging me.
He/she was in a hostile mood.
10. You are penalized for not returning your income tax forms on time.
I always put off doing my taxes.
I was lazy about getting my taxes done this year.
11. You are frequently asked to dance at a party.
I am outgoing at parties.
I was in perfect form that night.
12. You do exceptionally well in a job interview.
I felt extremely confident during the interview.
I interview well.
13. You've been feeling run down lately.
I never get a chance to relax.
I was exceptionally busy this week.
14. A friend says something that hurts your feelings.
He/she always blurts things out without thinking of others.
My friend was in a bad mood and took it out on me.
15. Your spouse (boyfriend/girlfriend) takes you away for a romantic weekend.
He/she needed to get away for a few days.
He/she likes to explore new areas.
16. You are asked to head an improtant project.
I just successfully completed a similar project.
I am a good supervisor.
17. You fall down a great deal while skiing.
Skiing is difficult.
The trials were icy.
18. You gain weight over the holidays and you can't lose it.
Diets don't work in the long run.
The diet I tried didn't work.

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