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Article Quiz 052221

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Scientists define motivation as your (a)   to do something.

2.

Author Steven Pressfield wrote in his book the statement “At some point, the pain of not doing it becomes greater than the pain of doing it.”

a)

True

b)

False

3.

One of the most surprising things about motivation is that it often comes __________.

a)

after starting a new behavior

b)

before starting a new behavior

4.

Motivation is often the result of action, not the cause of it. Getting started, even in very small ways, is a form of active inspiration that naturally produces momentum.

a)

Entire paragraph is true.

b)

Only the first sentence is true.

c)

Only the second sentence is true.

d)

Entire paragraph is wrong.

5.

Professionals set a schedule and stick to it. Amateurs also don't wait until they feel inspired or motivated.

a)

Entire statement is true.

b)

Only first sentence is true.

c)

Only second sentence is true.

d)

Entire statement is wrong.

6.

Which of the 3 R's of Habit Formation is this: The cue or trigger that starts the habit.

a)

Reminder

b)

Routine

c)

Reward

7.

Which of the 3 R's of Habit Formation is this: The action you take, the habit itself.

a)

Routine

b)

Reminder

c)

Reward

8.

Which of the 3 R's of Habit Formation is this: The benefit you gain from doing the habit

a)

Routine

b)

Reminder

c)

Reward

9.

What are the 3 R's of Habit Formation

a)

Relax, Return, Redo

b)

Reminder, Reward, Routine

c)

Routine, Rewrite, Re-evaluate

d)

Reminder, Return, Relax

10.

What rule states that humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities. Not too hard. Not too easy. Just right.

(a)  

11.

Wait patiently for motivation or inspiration to strike you and avoid setting a schedule for your habits.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of these are suggested to get yourself motivated (even when you don't feel like it)?

a)

Exercise more consistently

b)

Become more creative

c)

Start each day stress-free

d)

Over-sleep

e)

Think about everything cautiously

13.

The key to any good ritual is that it removes the need to make a decision

a)

True

b)

False

14.

There are three simple steps you can take to build better rituals and make motivation a habit.


Which step is this: Your routine should get you moving toward the end goal.

a)

Step 1

b)

Step 2

c)

Step 3

15.

There are three simple steps you can take to build better rituals and make motivation a habit.


Which step is this: The most important part of any task is starting. If you can’t get motivated in the beginning, then you’ll find that motivation often comes after starting.

a)

Step 1

b)

Step 2

c)

Step 3

16.

There are three simple steps you can take to build better rituals and make motivation a habit.


Which step is this: You need to follow the same pattern every single time.

a)

Step 1

b)

Step 2

c)

Step 3

17.

Working on tasks that adhere to the Goldilocks Rule is one of the keys to maintaining (a)   motivation

18.

(a)   is what athletes and performers experience when they are “in the zone.”

19.

Thus, we can say that measurement is a key factor in motivation. To put it more precisely, facing an optimal challenge and receiving immediate feedback about the progress you are making toward that challenge are two of the most critical components of peak motivation.

a)

Entire statement is true.

b)

Only first sentence is true.

c)

Only second sentence is true.

d)

Entire statement is wrong.

20.

What to Do When Motivation Fades?

(Choose all that's applicable)

a)

Consider every thought you have as a suggestion, not an order.

b)

Maintain perspective.

c)

Sometimes, the simple act of showing up and having the courage to do the work, even in an average manner, is a victory worth celebrating.

d)

Spend life in a way that will make you proud.