Outliers Malcolm Gladwell

According to Gladwell, what is the "spirited debate" that psychologists have had around the world?

• how long you have to practice

• how to create a prodigy

• nature v. nurture

• Lebron v. Jordan

What does Gladwell explain in the first paragraph about innate talent and preparation?

• Innate talent is more important than preparation for achievement

• Preparation and innate talent are equally important when it comes to achievement

• Neither preparation nor talent are important for achievement.

• Preparation is more important that innate talent when it comes to achievement.

With which of the following statements about success would the author most strongly agree?

• Some people work harder than everyone else, but never achieve mastery.

• Those at the very top achieve their positions by putting in the most hours.

• Violinists must practice harder than pianists to achieve success.

• Mozart was a prodigy and started composing at the age of six.

Who were the two experts that our author used to support his main idea?

• Malcolm Gladwell and Daniel Levitin

• K. Anders Ericsson and Daniel Levitin

• K. Anders Ericsson and Gary Hunt

• Gary Hunt and Atticus Finch

What role does culture play in success according to "Outliers"?

• Culture has a minimal impact on success.

• Cultural background can significantly influence an individual's approach to challenges and opportunities.

• Success in one culture guarantees success in any other culture.

• Cultural differences are a barrier to success.

In "Outliers," how does Gladwell view the relationship between personal choice and success?

• Personal choice is the most significant factor in achieving success.

• Personal choices have no impact on success; it is entirely determined by external factors.

• While personal choices matter, their impact is greatly influenced by the opportunities and circumstances presented to individuals.

• Success is about making the right choices at the right time, nothing else matters.

In "Outliers," Gladwell discusses the story of Joe Flom. What lesson does Gladwell intend to convey through Flom's story?

• The importance of a high IQ in achieving success.

• The significance of being born in a certain era and socio-economic background.

• That perseverance is the only factor in achieving success.

• That success is mostly a matter of luck.

How does Gladwell use the example of Chris Langan in "Outliers"?

• To illustrate that a high IQ guarantees success.

• To show the limitations of IQ in determining success without the right opportunities and support.

• As a counterexample to the "10,000-Hour Rule."

• To argue that education is irrelevant to success.

What does Gladwell imply about the role of hard work in achieving success in "Outliers"?

• Hard work is irrelevant if you are not born with natural talent.

• Hard work is necessary but not sufficient on its own; timing and opportunity also play crucial roles.

• Success is 99% hard work and 1% talent.

• Hard work has no impact on success; it is all about who you know.

What is the primary argument Malcolm Gladwell makes in "Outliers" about the nature of success?

• Success is solely the result of individual talent and hard work.

• Success is largely influenced by timing, cultural background, and unique opportunities.

• Success is predetermined by IQ and cannot be altered by external factors.

• Success is a random phenomenon and cannot be predicted or analyzed.