Psychology of Goal Setting and Growth Mindset

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Which mindset believes that talent and intelligence are developed through learning, effort, training, and practice?

Growth Mindset

According to psychologists, what is the key factor in success, rather than intelligence?

Grit

What is the primary focus of a learning-goal, according to Alfred Adler's types of final goal?

Learning something from the experience

What is the fifth principle of goal setting, according to Edwin Locke and Gary Latham?

Task complexity

What is the primary function of goals, according to the text?

To discipline behavior

What is an example of personal success, according to the text?

Overcoming a phobia

According to Albert Bandura’s Theory of Self-Efficacy, what is essential for achieving success?

Believing in oneself

What type of learner benefits most from verbal presentations like lectures and speeches?

Auditory Learner

Which type of learner prefers learning by observing things?

Visual/Spatial Learner

What type of learner benefits from hands-on activities and prefers to 'do' rather than 'see' or 'hear'?

Kinesthetic Learner

What is the opposite of a fixed mindset?

Growth mindset

What type of learning involves learning from others, especially those who are regarded as role models?

Vicarious Learning

What is the term for a beneficial stress that can be in the form of physical, psychological, and biological stimuli?

Eustress

What is the result of a tension buildup that becomes unbearable and difficult to cope with?

Distress

What type of conflict occurs when a person is torn between two opposing desires or goals?

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

What is the term for an unconscious psychological mechanism that reduces anxiety arising from unacceptable or potentially harmful stimuli?

Defense Mechanism

What is a common physical symptom of poorly managed stress?

Fatigue

What is the term for refusing to accept a painful reality or truth?

Denial

Learn about the growth mindset, Alfred Adler's final goal, and the five principles of goal setting according to Edwin Locke and Gary Latham.

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