AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Optimistic explanatory style The way you mentally explain the things that happen to you is at the heart of optimism. Optimists explain positive events in terms of personal, permanent causes and negative events in terms of external, temporary causes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanatory style consists of three dimensions: internal/external; stable/unstable and global/specific. Internal/external refers to whether or not a person believes that they have control or influence over events.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Explanatory style” refers to how an individual habitually explains the causes of events. In this chapter, we discuss how explanatory style might influence emotion regulation, and we touch on reasons for the historical neglect of such inquiry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your explanatory style determines how you explain the events of your life to yourself and others. An optimistic explanatory style allows you to overcome adversity, be more productive at work, and have greater self-confidence.