Understanding Confidence

What three elements combine to form confidence?

• Intelligence, strength, and bravery

• Self-esteem, optimism, and courage

• Knowledge, skill, and talent

• Patience, kindness, and empathy

Which of the following is NOT a factor that impacts confidence?

• Genetic makeup

• Personal choices

• Social environment

• Favorite color

What is a quick way to boost confidence before a challenge?

• Reading a book

• Taking a long nap

• Eating a big meal

• Listening to music with deep bass

What mindset believes that abilities can be developed over time?

• Static mindset

• Growth mindset

• Fixed mindset

• Rigid mindset

How does neuroscience support the growth mindset?

• By showing that brain connections weaken with practice

• By proving that intelligence is fixed at birth

• By demonstrating that brain connections strengthen with study

• By indicating that talent is inherited

What should you do when you face a challenge according to the growth mindset?

• See it as an opportunity to learn

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

• Complain about it to others

• Avoid it at all costs

What lesson can be learned from J.K. Rowling's experience with rejection?

• Success comes without failure

• Persistence can lead to success

• Only talented people succeed

• Rejection means you should give up

What did the Wright Brothers do before designing a successful airplane?

• They copied another design

• They succeeded on their first try

• They ignored past failures

• They built on previous failed attempts

Why is it important to practice failure?

• It helps you avoid future challenges

• It teaches you to give up easily

• It equips you to handle setbacks constructively

• It makes you feel discouraged

What should you remind yourself when facing a challenge?

• That challenges are to be avoided

• That you should never make mistakes

• That mistakes are part of learning

• That you will never succeed