Chapter 3-Journal Entries: Answer all of the following: 1. Define optimism and

Chapter 3-Journal Entries: Answer all of the following:
1. Define optimism and pessimism and explain how optimistic explanatory and pessimistic explanatory styles can influence someone’s behavior.
2. Explain the importance of novel, significant, and conflicting stimuli in our life. Why is it important to study learning theory in relation to understanding yourself and in your relationships with others? Explain.
3. Explain why the perseverance of effort called grit promotes the overcoming of obstacles or challenges.