1.What is meant by the notion of an optimistic set point and what is its signif

What textbook is this question coming from?

Its from Mastering the world of psychology

Not sure if this helps, but after doing a search in the forum, I found this thread: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?topic=21996.0;highlight=set%20point

let me know if it helps.

Because with an optimism, help us focus on the positive side of life, our emotions states, avoiding the negative ones.  This area is important for helping people to focus on their strength, and positive   outlook of life, and not on the weakness. This notion  enable us to  focus on applying and modifying the copying strategies that have worked well for us in the past to new challenges, while the negativism will put our attention on our problems. The optimistic will provide with important tips to maintain a positive outlook.

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Because with an optimism, help us focus on the positive side of life, our emotions states, avoiding the negative ones.  This area is important for helping people to focus on their strength, and positive   outlook of life, and not on the weakness. This notion  enable us to  focus on applying and modifying the copying strategies that have worked well for us in the past to new challenges, while the negativism will put our attention on our problems. The optimistic will provide with important tips to maintain a positive outlook.