The ABC’s of Optimism are really the ABCDE, where A stands for ___________ and E...

  In the context of optimism, the "ABCDE" model is a cognitive-behavioral approach that stands for Adversity, Beliefs, Consequences, Disputation, and Energization. "Adversity" refers to the challenging event or situation encountered. "Energization" represents the outcome of successfully disputing negative beliefs about the adversity, leading to a renewed sense of energy, empowerment, and a positive shift in feelings and actions. This model is used to illustrate how changing one's interpretation of adverse events can lead to more optimistic and constructive outcomes.