In Comparison to Defensive Pessimists Defensive Optimists?
While Defensive Pessimists Set Low Expectations, Feel Anxious, and Rehearse Possible Negative Outcomes of Situations, Strategic Optimists Set High...
While defensive pessimists set low expectations, feel anxious, and rehearse possible negative outcomes of situations, strategic optimists set high expectations, feel calm, and do not reflect on the situation any more than absolutely necessary.
How do defensive pessimists differ from both optimists and pessimists?
Defensive pessimists set low expectations for their upcoming performance despite having done well in similar situations in the past, while realistic/regular pessimists set low expectations consistent with their past performance. ...
What is something that defensive pessimists have in common with optimists?
Defensive pessimists set low expectations, whereas strategic optimists set high expectations (Spencer & Norem, 1996) A downfall of defensive pessimism is that other people are annoyed by it, which can cause problems with relationships (Clarke & Edmond, Jr., 2002).
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
