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Building Resilience and Overcoming Failure

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How should one approach unexpected challenges?

Avoid challenges at all costs
Complain about the challenges constantly
Embrace challenges and find the light in them (correct)
See the challenges as negative obstacles

What is a key aspect of building resilience according to the text?

Recognizing that resilience is a process (correct)
Waiting for opportunities to come your way
Seeing failure as crash and burn scenarios
Expecting life to be easy and smooth

What is emphasized as a way to cut through red tape in college according to the text?

Ignoring all college regulations
Relying solely on resources provided by the college
Taking command and getting work done (correct)
Finding ways to procrastinate more effectively

How does the text describe the importance of personal responsibility in college?

Recognizing oneself as the author of one's own life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists define as resilience?

Adapting well in the face of adversity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is resilience important according to the text?

To tap into strengths and support systems to overcome challenges (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'realistic optimism' in building resilience?

Accepting and working towards positive outcomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'failing forward' in developing resilience?

Viewing failure as a process with positive outcomes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are common features of successful people based on the text?

Loving learning, seeking challenges, valuing efforts, and persevering through difficulties (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as ingredients for success?

High ability and great effort (B) Signup and view all the answers

What dangerous strategy is mentioned in the text that some students apply?

Self-handicapping through rationalization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about individuals with high ability who exert little effort?

They can succeed but may not reach their full potential (C) Signup and view all the answers

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