How Positive Are You Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1When you picture the coming year, how often do you expect it to include experiences you will genuinely value?
  • Often; I can usually imagine several worthwhile possibilities.
  • Rarely; it is hard to expect much that feels promising.
  • Almost always; future possibilities are easy for me to anticipate.
  • Sometimes, especially when I already have encouraging plans.
• 2A plan you care about is delayed for reasons outside your control. Which thought best matches your view of what comes next?
  • I will wait and see; I do not expect either a good or bad outcome yet.
  • The delay may create a different route or even improve the final outcome.
  • This is usually how promising plans begin to fall apart.
  • The goal may still work out if the next few steps go reasonably well.
• 3Someone gives you a sincere compliment after you have worked hard. How do you take it in?
  • I appreciate it briefly before my attention returns to what could be improved.
  • I let myself enjoy it and connect it with the effort I made.
  • I acknowledge it, though praise does not affect my mood much.
  • I mostly discount it because the person may just be trying to be kind.