Angela Duckworth - Grit The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Angela Duckworth, a psychology professor, discusses her research on grit, defined as a combination of passion and perseverance. She explains how grit differs from talent and IQ, emphasizing its importance in achieving long-term goals. Duckworth highlights that grit is not necessarily correlated with talent and can predict success in various fields, such as military training and sales. She also notes that grit involves deliberate practice, which contributes to becoming world-class in a chosen field.

What is the key difference between grit and being conscientious?

• Grit is only about perseverance.

• Grit involves short-term goals.

• Grit combines passion and perseverance for long-term goals.

• Conscientiousness is about being lazy.

How can teachers and parents help children develop grit?

• By supporting them to persist in their interests.

• By helping them focus on things they dislike.

• By ignoring their efforts.

• By encouraging them to give up quickly.

What does Angela Duckworth suggest about the relationship between grit and talent?

• Talent always leads to success.

• Grit and talent are hardly correlated.

• Grit is more important than talent.

• Grit and talent are the same.

Which of the following is an example of grit predicting success?

• Finishing training at West Point Military Academy.

• Winning a lottery.

• Being born into a wealthy family.

• Having a high IQ.

What is deliberate practice according to Angela Duckworth?

• Practicing only what you are already good at.

• Practicing hard on things you can't yet do well.

• Avoiding practice altogether.

• Practicing without any goals.