A person who generally sees things in a positive light and seems to be in a good mood most of the time has a high level of
A) locus of control.
B) self-efficacy.
C) conscientiousness.
D) positive affectivity.
E) Machiavellianism.

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Positive affectivity refers to a consistent tendency to experience positive emotions and to view the world and oneself in a positive light. A person with high positive affectivity is often described as cheerful, optimistic, and in a good mood most of the time. Locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them, self-efficacy refers to individuals' belief in their ability to perform specific tasks successfully, conscientiousness refers to the degree to which individuals are responsible, dependable, and achievement-oriented, and Machiavellianism refers to a personality trait characterized by cunning, manipulation, and a lack of moral principles.

A Person Who Generally Sees Things in a Positive Light