The Neuroscience of Grit and Self-Control Quiz

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Questions and Answers

According to Angela Duckworth's research, what is the single most important trait for success?

Good looks

Grit (correct)

Social intelligence

What percentage of long-term happiness can be predicted based on a person's external world?

30%

20%

10% (correct)

What does the Grit Scale measure?

Passion and perseverance for long-term goals (correct)

Social intelligence

Physical health

According to Zhuangzi, when do you never find happiness?

When you stop looking for it Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of realizing goals, as mentioned in the text?

Improving external circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What does the Grit Scale predict, as mentioned in the text?

Success Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to phrase affirmations?

In the present tense and positively Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing note cards with your goal word in prominent places?

To remind yourself of the goal Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended not to tell anyone about the note cards?

To build up energetic charge Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about being overly realistic?

It is not necessarily healthy Signup and view all the answers

What is the secret of success?

To never face facts Signup and view all the answers

What does the research indicate about people with depression?

They tend to be more accurate in judging their own abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum score on the grit scale?

5 Signup and view all the answers

What did the marshmallow challenge at age four predict?

College completion rates Signup and view all the answers

What does the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study link preschool self-control to?

Life satisfaction, crime record, income level Signup and view all the answers

What does self-control outperform in predicting future academic and life success?

Intelligence test scores Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of self-control according to the text?

Establishing better habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the grit questionnaire designed to assess?

Traits like overcoming setbacks, maintaining focus, and diligence Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the effectiveness of visualization and mental practice?

Relaxation and multisensory engagement Signup and view all the answers

What has research shown about the impact of imagery rehearsal on the brain?

It activates the same brain regions as actual physical practice Signup and view all the answers

Who benefits more from mental practice according to the text?

Experienced performers Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of spreading out imagery rehearsal sessions over time compared to massing them?

More effective Signup and view all the answers

In what context is visualization often used with affirmations?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of visualizing the 'best possible future self'?

Increases positive affect and future expectancies Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis on attaining the goal according to the text?

The emphasis should be on enhancing enjoyment of the journey Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between grit scores and the prefrontal cortex?

Grit and self-control are related to activity in the prefrontal and anterior cingulate cortex Signup and view all the answers

What serves as a mediator in the association between left dlPFC volume and grit?

Growth mindset Signup and view all the answers

How is grit measured?

By a simple 12-item questionnaire Signup and view all the answers

What does the pursuit of intrinsic goals involve?

Deep personal conviction and a strong interest Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis on attaining the goal 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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.