James B. Avey1‚ Tara S. Wernsing2‚ and Ketan H. Mhatre3 Abstract Two studies were conducted including one involving a longitudinal research design to understand better the influential role of the positive psychological capacities of hope‚ efficacy‚ optimism‚ resilience‚ as well as positive emotions on individual stress‚ anxiety‚ and well-being. Study 1 (N = 1‚316) was conducted to validate a hypothesized relationship
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satirizing the optimism promoted by the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. Voltaire uses satire as a means of pointing out injustice‚ cruelty and bigotry that is commonly found in the human society. Although the tale seems light and comical‚ Voltaire has more serious intentions behind the laughable plot line. Candide can therefore be classified as a satire because it combines humor and wit to bring about a change in society’s view on matters such as religion‚ war‚ and the level of optimism one must
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His method of using satire to critique both political and religious ideologies are extreme however quite successful in portraying flaws. Voltaire pointed out the folly in philosophical religion and optimism in his book Candide. He showed that religion and philosophical optimism are pointless. Candide is the story of a young man ’s life adventures throughout the world‚ where he is subjected to evil and disaster. Pangloss‚ a mentor to Candide‚ teaches him that all is for the best in the
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leadership behavior took on many characteristics of the attribution theory of charismatic leadership. Some of these characteristics that Burton possessed were: novel and appealing vision‚ Emotional Appeals to values‚ self-sacrifices‚ and confidence and optimism. a. Novel and appealing vision: Burton had a clear vision which was quite different than the mainstream thinking of the day. It involved two elements. First‚ Astro Airlines would offer Low-cost‚ no-frills service to customers who could not afford
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the book‚ Rosa gets those close to her to see her real self instead of just seeing her as the girl in the wheelchair that has trouble talking. She manages this through using some of her best qualities: her friendliness‚ joy in helping others‚ and optimism. Even when others are not friendly to her‚ Rosa seems to be friendly to them. The book really shows this first hand through her notes to Jessica‚ and the time she takes to tutors others in her math class. When Jessica is in a wheelchair‚ and asked
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When searching for optimism or pessimism in a novel‚ one of the first things taken into account is the title. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee‚ is one of those books where the title gives nothing away‚ and is not understood until you have read the story. This book‚ first published in 1960‚ is in fact neither an optimistic‚ nor pessimistic novel. However‚ it shows detailed examples of each‚ shown in different parts of the storyline. One of the first optimistic points that can be found in this
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life that I am able‚ with the thought that I will learn‚ and keep an optimistic attitude in that sense. Optimism is by far the most important ideal to have to succeed‚ and I try to share optimism with my classmates and any living being around me. Optimism has kept my grades at high marks‚ and though they may sometimes drop due to a mistake‚ they always are brought back up‚ due to the optimism that I have learned from the
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The short story‚ “the Scarlet Ibis” is about two brothers who overcome adversity. One of the brothers name is Doodle and is invalid. The other brother‚ the narrator‚ is determined to increase Doodle’s mobility. Doodle was not able to walk and his older brother showed persistence to teach Doodle the walk. The author‚ James Hurst‚ uses diction and figurative language to show that Doodle has flaws‚ is optimistic‚ and is encouraged in a time of sorrow and disbelief because of his disability. The
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Smukler English 10H December‚ 2001 Winter Break Book Report Hope is a virtue defined as the desire and search for a future good‚ which is difficult but not impossible to attain with confidence. With hope‚ spirits are lifted‚ hearts are refreshed and optimism is reborn. So is the story of the Jews in Nazi-occupied Poland trying to survive the horrors of the German atrocities surrounding them; incredibly surviving while facing illness‚ starvation‚ and the fear of death and deportation‚ and barely struggling
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case‚ fortunately‚ with a moderate optimism means that I might make a specific explanation for the particular failure and succeed in other areas. Permanence-Bad Events (1): The score shows that I am optimistic. The score reveals that I don’t believe in permanent bad events. Bad events will not persist and affect my life. The low score of 1 actually means that I am a
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