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What is the primary focus of the psychology of success?
What is the primary focus of the psychology of success?
- Moods, feelings and attitudes (correct)
- Academic achievement
- Cognitive skill sets
- Physical fitness
Which of the following best encapsulates the concept of success as mentioned?
Which of the following best encapsulates the concept of success as mentioned?
- Success is defined the same way by everyone.
- Success is a sudden event like winning the lottery.
- Success requires constant effort and personal goal setting. (correct)
- Success is solely based on academic performance.
What are the 'Three Ms' crucial for college success?
What are the 'Three Ms' crucial for college success?
- Management, Measurement, Mindset
- Mentality, Mastery, Maturity
- Module, Method, Metric
- Mindfulness, Mindset, Motivation (correct)
According to the discussion on mindfulness, what is its main purpose?
According to the discussion on mindfulness, what is its main purpose?
Which of the following is a noted benefit of mindfulness?
Which of the following is a noted benefit of mindfulness?
What is a key challenge faced by today's university students?
What is a key challenge faced by today's university students?
How does mindfulness save time, according to productivity experts?
How does mindfulness save time, according to productivity experts?
What crucial cognitive skill is mentioned as important for college success?
What crucial cognitive skill is mentioned as important for college success?
What emotions may a new University student feel?
What emotions may a new University student feel?
What percentage of college graduates believe their college experience was worth the investment?
What percentage of college graduates believe their college experience was worth the investment?
Which of the following is a potential reason for attending University?
Which of the following is a potential reason for attending University?
What is a unique characteristic of a college degree once earned?
What is a unique characteristic of a college degree once earned?
What is a common misconception about University education?
What is a common misconception about University education?
Why is identifying your 'why' for attending University important?
Why is identifying your 'why' for attending University important?
What challenges may new students face as they adjust to University?
What challenges may new students face as they adjust to University?
Which of the following statements is typically true for high school graduates compared to college graduates?
Which of the following statements is typically true for high school graduates compared to college graduates?
What is one potential consequence of not having a goal in college?
What is one potential consequence of not having a goal in college?
Which quality is essential for building resilience according to the content?
Which quality is essential for building resilience according to the content?
What advice might one consider giving to someone like Carson Reed struggling in college?
What advice might one consider giving to someone like Carson Reed struggling in college?
How does mindfulness contribute to a student's success?
How does mindfulness contribute to a student's success?
What might be a common issue for students in college, as implied in the content?
What might be a common issue for students in college, as implied in the content?
In what way can the story of Carson Reed be viewed as a learning opportunity?
In what way can the story of Carson Reed be viewed as a learning opportunity?
What is a key takeaway regarding the relationship between motivation and discipline?
What is a key takeaway regarding the relationship between motivation and discipline?
What role does self-reflection play in a student's college experience?
What role does self-reflection play in a student's college experience?
Which of the following benefits is linked to mindfulness?
Which of the following benefits is linked to mindfulness?
What percentage did stress levels drop by in the study involving employees?
What percentage did stress levels drop by in the study involving employees?
Which mindset factor is NOT mentioned as a common feature of successful people?
Which mindset factor is NOT mentioned as a common feature of successful people?
How does high ability combined with little effort typically affect success?
How does high ability combined with little effort typically affect success?
What is self-handicapping?
What is self-handicapping?
What sentiment do many new students experience regarding their intelligence?
What sentiment do many new students experience regarding their intelligence?
What impact does belief about one's intelligence have according to research?
What impact does belief about one's intelligence have according to research?
What is a potential consequence of believing ability is more important than effort?
What is a potential consequence of believing ability is more important than effort?
What is the purpose of the S.T.O.P. micro-mediation strategy?
What is the purpose of the S.T.O.P. micro-mediation strategy?
Which of the following describes intrinsic motivation?
Which of the following describes intrinsic motivation?
What factor can significantly boost intrinsic motivation according to the content?
What factor can significantly boost intrinsic motivation according to the content?
Why is intrinsic motivation considered important for success in college?
Why is intrinsic motivation considered important for success in college?
What does extrinsic motivation typically reflect?
What does extrinsic motivation typically reflect?
Which aspect does NOT contribute to the intrinsic motivation according to the content?
Which aspect does NOT contribute to the intrinsic motivation according to the content?
How does perception of control affect intrinsic motivation?
How does perception of control affect intrinsic motivation?
What role does mindset play in effort according to the content?
What role does mindset play in effort according to the content?
Study Notes
Introduction
- The text discusses the importance of mindfulness, resilience and motivation in college success.
- It highlights the challenges faced by college students and emphasizes the need for personal growth and development.
- The text encourages students to define their "why" for attending college, to be mindful of their attention and to cultivate a growth mindset.
Why are you in College?
- College graduates are more likely to believe their education was worth the investment than high school graduates.
- College graduates earn significantly more than high school graduates on average.
- Many jobs that previously required a high school diploma now require a college degree.
How does University work?
- University provides opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, learning how to think critically, solving problems and making informed decisions.
- Colleges and Universities contribute to preserving the past and shaping the future.
The “Three Ms” of College Success
- Success in college requires both cognitive and non-cognitive skills.
- The “Three Ms” of college success are:
- Mindfulness: Being aware of your attention and focusing intentionally.
- Mindset: Understanding the value of effort and recognizing that intelligence can be cultivated through learning.
- Motivation: Having an intrinsic desire to learn and the desire to succeed.
- Mindfulness:
- It is about intentional attention.
- It helps foster creative planning, envision alternative scenarios, and reduce stress.
- A study of over 50,000 employees found that mindfulness reduced stress, improved sleep quality, and reduced pain.
- Mindset:
- People who successfully learn often love learning, appreciate challenges, value effort, persevere and demonstrate both ability and effort.
- Effort is a key factor in success, more so than ability alone.
- Students should avoid the pitfalls of self-handicapping.
- Motivation:
- Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are important for success.
- Intrinsic motivation, driven by curiosity, challenge, and a desire to learn, contributes significantly to college success.
- C-Factors that can boost intrinsic motivation:
- Curiosity: Genuine interest in the subject matter
- Control: Belief that effort leads to successful outcomes
- Career Outlook: Seeing the relevance of coursework to future career goals
- Challenge: Having coursework that is appropriately stimulating
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This quiz explores key concepts surrounding mindfulness, resilience, and motivation essential for achieving success in college. It highlights the importance of understanding personal goals and cultivating a growth mindset. Dive into the factors that contribute to academic growth and future opportunities.
