Essays about: "dispositional optimism"
Found 4 essays containing the words dispositional optimism.
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1. Dispositional optimism and attentional bias to happy facial expressions
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Research suggests that the human attentional system is biased towards emotional events in the environment. This attentional bias is believed to be an adaptive function that can provide survival benefits for the organisms that possess it. Dispositional optimism is a trait defined as a general expectation that good things will happen in the future. READ MORE
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2. Exercise, visuospatial rotation performance and life satisfaction : A study of correlations between physical activity and some presumed benefits
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)Abstract : SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/ClaesAct/Dropbox/LNU%20psykologi/Uppsats/Examensarbete_ClaesLilja_HT16_2PS600.doc Physical exercise has been associated with various health benefits, including improved cognitive functioning, well-being and life satisfaction. READ MORE
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3. Breaking down Positive Orientation to Self-Esteem, Optimism and Life Satisfaction: What predicts Test Anxiety?
University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbeteAbstract : Positive orientation is a pre-dispositional trait containing three components: self-esteem, optimism and life satisfaction. The components are linked to enhanced well-being and coping better with stressful situations and anxiety. READ MORE
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4. Well-being and Dispositional Optimism in Uganda and Sweden : An empirical and neurobiological investigation
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Uganda´s well-being ranks among the worst in the world, while Sweden´s well-being ranks among the best. This thesis investigates if there is a difference in well-being and dispositional optimism in Uganda and Sweden. The neurobiology underlying well-being and optimism is also examined. READ MORE