Optimism Vs Pessimism
What is optimism?
the belief that good things are possible, even when life gets hard.
It gives people hope, energy, and motivation to keep moving forward.
Glass half full
Hope, motivation, positive thinking
What was the name of the main character in The Boy in the striped pajamas that wanted to explore and adventure, but was restricted to not leaving the backyard?
Bruno
Which major global sporting event is held in 2026 across 3 countries (US, Canada, Mexico) with 48 teams?
The FIFA World Cup
How many layers are on Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid?
5
What’s the last name of the three witch sisters in the classic Halloween movie Hocus Pocus?
Sanderson sisters
What is pessimism?
expecting the worst or believing things won't improve.
Glass half empty
negativity, fear of failure, limiting beliefs
What war was happening during the time of the Boy in the striped pajamas took place?
World War II, the Holocaust
What is the name of the social media platform known for viral dance challenges?
TikTok
What is the purpose of Maslows hierarchy of needs?
Maslow believed that people are fueled by a desire to achieve goals and goals helps people satisfy specific needs.
Its a blueprint on what to do to achieve our goals and live a happy and fulfilling life.
In the Harry Potter series, what is the name of Harry’s owl?
Hedwig
How do we develop optimism and pessimism, where does it come from?
our thoughts, experiences, and environment
Where did the Boy in the Striped Pajamas take place?
The family moves from Berlin to Poland, next to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
What day is “Star Wars” Day?
May 4th
What hierarchy of need is not being met?
Heather forgot to bring her lunch to work and all she can think about is eating when she gets home.
Physiological needs, she needs food
What is Eleven’s real name in Stranger Things?
Jane Ives
What challenges do you face in highschool that would cause optimism or pessimism?
Academic pressure, mental health struggles, social challenges like peer pressure, time management
Why was the backyard off limits to adventure in?
Because it was too close to the concentration camp.
Brunos parents didn't want him around what was happening to the Jewish people.
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia
What hierarchy of need is the teacher meeting?
A teacher provides extra support and encouragement to students, helping the to realize their own abilities and confidence.
Self actualization, the teacher is helping students see what they are capable of and the potential.
On The Office, what are the awards called that Michael hands out to his employees?
The Dundies
What challenges will you face in adulthood that would cause optimism or pessimism?
mental health struggles, financial pressures, lack of routines, career uncertainty, social and relationship changes
What made the mom "snap" in the movie?
She found out that there were gas chambers at the concentration camp, and that the smoke and smell that they were seeing and smelling were from the chamber.
What is the term for a word, phrase, or number that reads the same backward as forward?
Palindrome
From the bottom of the pyramid to the top, what is the order of needs that Maslow said was the hierarchy of needs?
Bottom to top
Which country hosted the first-ever modern Olympic Games in 1896?
Greece