Question

Individuals with an optimistic explanatory style

A) often see neutral events as positive, and find the "silver lining" in bad situations.
B) tend to focus on the negative side so that they will be pleasantly surprised.
C) always perceive everything as positive.
D) look at things very objectively and don't allow personal feelings to influence them.
E) explain things optimistically to others even though they don't believe it themselves.

Answer 1

Individuals with an optimistic explanatory style often interpret events in a positive manner and find the 'silver lining' in negative situations, which can be a protective factor against depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Individuals with an optimistic explanatory style primarily A) often see neutral events as positive and find the "silver lining" in bad situations. These individuals tend to interpret events through a positive lens, assessing adverse situations as temporary, specific, and external rather than internal, stable, and global. This viewpoint enables them to maintain a sense of hope and cultivate resilience. An optimizer doesn't necessarily see everything as positive but can reframe setbacks in a way that allows them to move forward and avoid succumbing to depression. This contrasts with those who make more fixed and pervasive attributions for negative events, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression.