30 Questions
According to Angela Duckworth's research, what is the single most important trait for success?
Grit
What percentage of a person's long-term happiness can be predicted based on knowledge of their external world?
10%
According to Zhuangzi, when do you never find happiness?
When you stop looking for it
What does the Grit Scale measure?
Passion and perseverance for very long term goals
How many questions does the Grit Scale consist of?
12 questions
What can realizing goals refer to, in addition to external circumstances?
Internal goals such as happiness
What tense should affirmations be phrased in?
Present tense
Where should note cards with affirmations be placed?
In prominent places around the house and in the wallet
Why is it suggested not to tell anyone about the note cards?
To keep the goals private
What is the impact of being overly realistic?
It is not necessarily healthy
What did the study by Mark Snyder indicate about people's behavior when led to believe someone found them attractive?
They acted as if they were attractive
What does Gertrude Stein's quote 'The secret of success is to never face facts' suggest?
Success comes from ignoring reality
What is a factor influencing the effectiveness of visualization and mental practice?
Relaxation
Who benefits more from mental practice according to the text?
Experienced performers
What has visualization been attributed to in the text?
Success of famous athletes
What does visualizing the 'best possible future self' increase according to the text?
Positive affect and future expectancies
What is visualization often used with in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy according to the text?
Affirmations
What type of practice is more effective when spread out over time according to the text?
Imagery rehearsal
What is the maximum score on the grit scale?
5
What did the marshmallow challenge at age four predict?
SAT scores
What did the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study find that preschool self-control predicts?
Life satisfaction
What does self-control outperform in predicting future academic and life success in children?
Intelligence test scores
What is a key aspect of grit, according to the text?
Saying 'no' to things not aligned with personal desires
What is a significant correlation found in recent studies regarding the marshmallow challenge?
Higher SAT scores
What did a study on neuroanatomical correlates of grit in adolescents find?
Regional gray matter volume in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex negatively predicted grit scores
What did follow-up studies suggest about the benefits of grit?
The benefits of grit derive more from perseverance than consistency of interest
What is the relationship between grit scores and fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in the right dorsomedial prefrontal cortex?
Grit scores are negatively related to fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in the right dorsomedial prefrontal cortex
What serves as a mediator in the association between left dlPFC volume and grit?
Growth mindset
What is the emphasis on attaining the goal according to the text?
The emphasis should not be on attaining the goal, as intrinsic goals are associated with better psychological outcomes
What does grit mean according to the text?
Grit means having a vision of the future and working hard to make it a reality, requiring clear goals and perseverance
Study Notes
Neuroscience and Psychology of Grit and Self-Control
- Grit is measured by a simple 12-item questionnaire, while the assessment of Big Five personality factors requires lengthier surveys
- Follow-up studies suggest that the benefits of grit derive more from perseverance than consistency of interest
- Grit and self-control are related to activity in the prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortex
- Study on neuroanatomical correlates of grit in adolescents found that regional gray matter volume in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex negatively predicted grit scores
- Growth mindset serves as a mediator in the association between left dlPFC volume and grit
- Grit scores are negatively related to fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in the right dorsomedial prefrontal cortex
- The emphasis should not be on attaining the goal, as intrinsic goals are associated with better psychological outcomes
- The pursuit of intrinsic goals is linked to deep personal conviction and a strong interest, while extrinsic goals are associated with poorer psychological outcomes
- Well-defined goals promote happiness, but the emphasis should be on enhancing enjoyment of the journey
- Goals are meant to enhance our enjoyment of the journey and align with our best interests
- Goal setting involves writing down specific goals, picking the most important one, listing ways to achieve it, and writing a statement as if the goal has already been achieved
- Grit means having a vision of the future and working hard to make it a reality, requiring clear goals and perseverance
Explore the neuroscience and psychology of grit and self-control in this quiz. Learn about the relationship between grit, self-control, and brain activity, as well as the impact of goal-setting and mindset on perseverance. Test your knowledge on the factors that contribute to grit and its significance in achieving long-term goals.
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