8th grade Unit 3 Post Prep

According to the text, why might students feel embarrassed to ask questions in school?

• They might be labeled as a 'wanna-be.'

• They are afraid of being judged for not knowing the answers.

• They don't want to appear smarter than others.

• They prefer to find the answers on their own.

What is one of the six moods that people feel while learning, as mentioned in the 2004 study?

• Excitement

• Frustration

• Satisfaction

• Elation

What do scientists believe is a benefit of experiencing confusion according to the text?

• It helps to avoid deeper understanding of a topic.

• It prevents students from asking too many questions.

• It gives space to look at different ways to solve a problem.

• It ensures that students will not make educated guesses.

What are the two steps mentioned in the text that people go through to figure out their identity?

• Exploration and Commitment

• Confusion and Understanding

• Learning and Application

• Questioning and Acceptance

According to the text, what is a positive outcome for people who do the most exploring about who they are?

• They tend to have lower self-esteem.

• They are less likely to commit to a group.

• They have higher self-esteem later in life.

• They avoid going through different phases.

What did the author leave a demanding job in management consulting to do at 27 years old?

• To start a family

• To teach seventh graders in New York City public schools

• To travel the world

• To write a book

According to the author, what is a more important predictor of success than social intelligence or good looks?

• Grit

• IQ scores

• Physical health

• Wealth

What concept does the author firmly believe is not impossible for students to learn with enough hard work and dedication?

• Quantum physics

• Stratospheric IQ concepts

• Ratios, decimals, and the area of a parallelogram

• Advanced calculus

What does the author describe as "living like it's a marathon, not a sprint"?

• Intelligence

• Education

• Grit

• Talent

What did the author's research at West Point Military Academy aim to predict?

• The cadets' future income levels

• Which cadets would stay in military training

• Which cadets would advance fastest in competition

• The cadets' IQ scores