Optimism and Pessimism

Assignment: Optimism and Pessimism

• Watch the required video segment “Motivation.”
• Write a paper of approximately 750 words that responds to the following:
  •  Why is optimism important to motivation?
  • What the difference is between an optimist and a pessimist, as discussed in the video? Do you agree with these definitions?
  • How can a pessimist learn to think like an optimist?
• Format your paper using the West Writing Style Handbook guidelines.
• Include a minimum of two sources, which may consist of readings from the University Library, your text, and other selections