Pessimism vs OptimismVersión en línea Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Which one you are may be linked more to your birthplace and age than attitude. Neil and Sam talk about optimists and pessimists. por Isabel Andrea Piraquive Riveros 1 How does Neil define Sam? a As a glass-half-full person. b As a realistic person. c As a glass-half-empty person. 2 According to the guest, Germans are a More optimistic than Americans. b Pessimistic and cautious. c Suggarcoating everything. 3 How is defined the term "sugarcoat"? a To make people feel bad by focusing on the depressive aspect of things. b To make things seem better than they really are. c To have too much of certain qualities. 4 When does "optimism bias" hit rock bottom? a When we are kids and teenagers. b During middle age. c As we get older. 5 What proportion of the British population, describe themselves as optimistic? a 80% b 50% c 20% 6 What is a "Debbie Downer"? a Someone with an optimistic attitude who tends to focus on the positive side of life. b Someone who makes others feel bad by focussing on the bad or depressing side of things. c Someone who complains a lot, is moody and intolerant, and gets easily annoyed.
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