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#1

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of positive self-talk?

A. I made some mistakes, but they're helping me figure out better ways to do it next time.

B. I guess I'll try again, but I probably won't do much better.

C. This was harder than I expected, but I know I can get better with effort.

D. I didn't meet my goal this time, but I learned what to change next time.

#2

During an important company presentation to potential clients, the projector suddenly stops working, leaving the team scrambling to figure out what to do. Who is most likely to handle the situation successfully?

Alex: “We’ll try one quick fix, but if it doesn’t work, there’s not much else we can do.”

Brianna: “This is tricky, but I know if we test a few ideas and stay focused, we can solve it.”

Chris: “Let’s just get it working enough to finish the presentation, and we can worry about improvements later.”

Diego: “I’m fine with helping, but I think the team leader should figure out the main solution.”

A. Alex

B. Brianna

C. Chris

D. Diego

#3

During a group project, Liam’s teammate forgets to finish their section, putting the whole team behind. Instead of getting angry and refusing to work with them, Liam calmly helps finish the section and suggests better planning for next time. What does Liam's response show about his attitude?

A. Deadlines are more important than teamwork

B. The way you react to challenges matters more than the challenge itself

C. Working alone is always better than group work

D. Team members should always do equal work.

#4

Marcus works with a friendly, supportive team at his first summer job. Even though his coworkers encourage him daily, Marcus constantly tells himself he’s “not good at this” and “probably going to mess up.” Over time, his performance drops, and he makes more mistakes. What does Marcus’s situation show about the impact of your attitude?

A. Your coworkers' encouragement is more powerful than your own thinking

B. The number of positive people around you always determines your success

C. Your own thoughts have the greatest influence on your performance and attitude

D. Mistakes are unavoidable no matter what you think

#5

Jordan is preparing an important presentation for his company’s leadership team, but he keeps thinking things like, “I’m terrible at this” and “I’ll never get it right.” His manager reminds the team that the average person has about 60,000 thoughts per day and that 80% of them are usually negative—unless we work to change them. Based on this, what would be the best step for Jordan to take to improve his chances of success?

A. Keep pushing through the negative thoughts and hope that his work turns out okay.

B. Avoid practicing the presentation to reduce stress and just do it on the day of the meeting.

C. Challenge his negative thoughts by replacing them with positive, realistic ones, such as "I've practiced and I can do this."

D. Ask someone else to give the presentation instead so he doesn't risk making mistakes.

#6

Two applicants, Maya and Jordan, interview for a barista position at a busy coffee shop.

Maya arrives on time, smiles often, and says, “I enjoy learning new things and I’m happy to help wherever I’m needed, even if it’s not part of my regular shift.”

Jordan arrives on time and says, “I have a lot of coffee-making experience, but I prefer to stick to my specific role and not take on extra tasks.”

The manager chooses Maya for the job. What is the most likely reason for the manager’s decision?

A. Maya had more years of coffee-making experience than Jordan.

B. Jordan didn't show up to the interview on time.

C. Maya offered to work for lower pay.

D. Maya showed a flexible and positive attitude toward learning and teamwork.

#7

Liam is in his second year at a new job and feeling stressed. He has a major client project due, reports piling up, and team meetings every afternoon. He’s starting to feel like he can’t keep up and notices his thoughts turning negative. He wants to build a habit of staying positive when work feels overwhelming. Which action would be the most effective for Liam to maintain a positive mindset during challenging times?

A. Ignore his stress and keep pushing forward without making any changes.

B. Focus on what he can control each day and use positive self-talk to remind himself he is capable.

C. Compare himself to coworkers who seem to be handling things better to motivate himself.

D. Put off the client project until later so he doesn't have to deal with it right now.

#8

Sofia has been getting frustrated at work. She’s tried three times to create a polished presentation for an important client, but each draft hasn’t come out the way she hoped. She’s feeling like giving up. What is the best way for Sofia to work on staying positive?

A. Remind herself that mistakes are part of the process and keep improving her presentation step by step.

B. Compare her drafts to coworkers who seem to do it better to push herself harder.

C. Stop working on the project since it hasn't gone well so far and let someone else take over.

D. Tell herself she's not good at presentations and just turn in what she has.

#9

Amira enjoys community theater and is auditioning for a role in the local musical. Last year, she didn’t get a lead part, and she’s worried the same thing might happen again. She wants to stay positive throughout the audition process.Which action would help Amira most in building a positive attitude?

A. Lower her expectations and detach emotionally from the process so she won't feel discouraged if she doesn't get the part.

B. Focus on comparing her strengths and weaknesses to the other actors so she can predict whether she will succeed.

C. Keep replaying last year's disappointment in her mind to motivate herself not to repeat the same mistakes.

D. Concentrate on what she can control - her preparation, practice, and effort while reminding herself that all roles, big or small, add value to the production.

#10

Samantha has been training for her first 10K community race. A week before the event, she tried a practice run and struggled to finish, feeling slower than she hoped. Frustrated, she thought, “Maybe I’m just not cut out for running.” What would be the most effective way for Samantha to maintain a positive attitude?

A. Decide that she's not athletic enough and stop training altogether to avoid embarrassment on race day.

B. Compare her pace to other runners in the community group to measure how much further behind she is.

C. Remind herself that progress takes time, adjust her training plan, and focus on the accomplishment of showing up for the race rather than a perfect performance.

D. Ignore the practice run results and hope race day turns out better without making changes.

Quiz

Attitude