word
learned optimism
LERND OP-tih-miz-um
lɜːrnd ˈɒptɪmɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
learnedoptimism
Dictionary meaning
Martin Seligman's concept that optimistic thinking styles can be cultivated through cognitive techniques, improving resilience, health, and achievement
Examples
- Learned optimism training reduced depression rates among at-risk college students.
- Unlike naive optimism, learned optimism acknowledges adversity while challenging negative explanations.
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