Essays about: "dispositional optimism"

Found 4 essays containing the words dispositional optimism.

1. 1. Dispositional optimism and attentional bias to happy facial expressions

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Anton Klarén; [2018]
   Keywords : selective attention; attentional bias; emotion; bottom-up; dispositional optimism; facial expression;

   Abstract : 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

3. 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)

   Author : Claes Lilja; [2017]
   Keywords : Physical exercise; physical activity levels; visuospatial rotation; life satisfaction; dispositional optimism; cognitive functioning; meditation; videogame playing; aging; gender;

   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

4. 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 arbete

   Author : Magdalena Fredriksson; Sarah Wahlstedt Corméry; [2015]
   Keywords : Positive orientation; test anxiety; self-esteem; optimism; life satisfaction.;

   Abstract : 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

5. 4. Well-being and Dispositional Optimism in Uganda and Sweden : An empirical and neurobiological investigation

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Josefina Lönn; [2015]
   Keywords : well-being; optimism; neurobiology; neural correlates;

   Abstract : 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