Grit

Grit is

• Passion and perserverance for a long term goal.

• Giving up when something becomes too complicated.

• Pursuing a goal that is always exciting.

• Doing something you're naturally talented at but don't love.

Angela Duckworth

• is a psychologist who thinks GRIT is bad.

• is a psychologist who studies students.

• Invented the term 'grit' and wrote the 'grit' scale.

• teaches people about how to grow their talents.

Three character traits that make up Grit are

• passion, perseverance, and self control.

• determination, focus, and kindness.

• creativity, flexibility, and resilience.

• hard working, funny, and selfish.

Which of the following best describes grit?

• Passion and perseverance

• Laziness and procrastination

• Short-term focus

• Giving up easily

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of grit?

• Perseverance

• Passion

• Giving up quickly

• Long-term commitment

What are gritty people more likely to achieve?

• Fame

• Their goals

• Instant success

• Popularity

Grit is often associated with which of the following outcomes?

• A) Academic success

• B) Immediate gratification

• C) Avoiding challenges

• D) Short-term goals

Which of the following is a key component of grit according to Angela Duckworth?

• A) Talent

• B) Passion

• C) Luck

• D) Intelligence

Grit can best be described as a combination of passion and what?

• A) Procrastination

• B) Perseverance

• C) Indifference

• D) Spontaneity

Which of the following statements is true about people with grit?

• A) They give up easily

• B) They focus on long-term goals

• C) They avoid challenges

• D) They rely on talent alone