Grit and Success Quiz

What characteristic emerged as a significant predictor of success in various challenging settings?

• Grit

• Good looks

• Physical health

• Social intelligence

According to the video, what is grit defined as?

• Stamina and perseverance for long-term goals

• Intelligence and good looks

• Passion and perseverance for short-term goals

• Laziness and lack of motivation

Where did the research team study cadets to predict their success in military training?

• Private companies

• Chicago public schools

• National Spelling Bee

• West Point Military Academy

What concept developed by Carol Dweck at Stanford University is mentioned as a great idea for building grit?

• Intelligence mindset

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Success mindset

What did Dr. Dweck show about kids who learn about the brain and its response to challenge?

• They are less likely to persevere when they fail

• They are less likely to fail

• They are more likely to persevere when they fail

• They are more likely to give up when they fail

What did the research team study in the Chicago public schools to predict graduation rates?

• High school juniors

• High school seniors

• College graduates

• Elementary school students

What is the belief behind growth mindset according to the text?

• Learning ability is genetic

• Learning ability is fixed and cannot change

• Learning ability can change with effort

• Learning ability is based on luck

What is the best idea for building grit in kids according to the text?

• Fixed mindset

• Growth mindset

• Intelligence mindset

• Success mindset

What did the research team try to predict at the National Spelling Bee?

• Which children would advance farthest in competition

• Which children would drop out

• Which children would fail the competition

• Which children would win the spelling bee

What did the research team partner with private companies to predict?

• Which salespeople would be promoted

• Which salespeople would keep their jobs and earn the most money

• Which salespeople would earn the least money

• Which salespeople would quit