Adena looks on the bright side of life. When a situation is not going well, she is able to bring to light something positive. This is known as ________.
A)optimism
B)pessimism
C)rumination
D)self-enhancement

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Adena's ability to focus on positive aspects of a situation indicates optimism, the belief that things will ultimately work out for the best. Pessimism, on the other hand, is the tendency to see the negative aspects of a situation and expect the worst. Rumination refers to the tendency to continuously think about negative thoughts, while self-enhancement refers to the desire to see oneself in a positive light regardless of the situation.

Adena Looks on the Bright Side of Life