Psychiatry and Psychology

Optimism

Mental attitude that interprets life events as generally being positive.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Mental attitude that interprets life events as generally being positive.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Positive Attitude
  • Positive Thinking
  • Attitude, Positive

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Aspects Covered

1 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings psychology.

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History Note

2016

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  1. F01.100w.787w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Optimism. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000067656. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000067656
  2. Optimism. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimism
  3. Optimism. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q485446