Luck and Success Quiz

What did early Europeans believe had magical qualities to ward off spirits?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron

• Copper

According to the video, what did touching or knocking on wood originate from?

• Roman rituals

• Greek traditions

• Egyptian customs

• Celtic rituals

What did British psychologist Richard Wiseman study for ten years?

• The history of superstitions

• The science of luck

• The impact of culture on behavior

• The psychology of fear

What is the first psychological principle that separates lucky people from unlucky ones?

• Pessimism

• Openness to opportunities

• Procrastination

• Negative thinking

According to the video, what role does luck play in success?

• A huge role

• A moderate role

• A small role

• No role at all

What did Barack Obama's statement at a campaign rally spark debate about?

• The American work ethic

• The role of luck in success

• The impact of society on individuals

• The importance of talent

According to the economist Robert H. Frank, where do talents and propensity to work hard come from?

• Strictly from genetics

• Strictly from the environment

• A combination of genetics and environment

• Pure luck

What does Robert H. Frank suggest about the effort put forward by a person in trying circumstances?

• It depends on luck

• It is always difficult

• It is always easy

• It depends on talent

What does the video suggest about the mindset of lucky people?

• It cannot be changed

• It is determined by genetics

• It can be changed

• It is determined by luck

According to the video, what can bring more good fortune into one's life?

• The society one is born into

• Hard work alone

• Positive thinking and behavior

• Pure luck