30 Questions
According to Angela Duckworth's research, what is the single most important trait for success?
Grit
What percentage of long-term happiness can be predicted based on a person's external world?
10%
What does the Grit Scale measure?
Passion and perseverance for long-term goals
According to Zhuangzi, when do you never find happiness?
When you stop looking for it
What is the main focus of realizing goals, as mentioned in the text?
Improving external circumstances
What does the Grit Scale predict, as mentioned in the text?
Success
What is the recommended way to phrase affirmations?
In the present tense and positively
What is the purpose of placing note cards with your goal word in prominent places?
To remind yourself of the goal
Why is it recommended not to tell anyone about the note cards?
To build up energetic charge
What does the text suggest about being overly realistic?
It is not necessarily healthy
What is the secret of success?
To never face facts
What does the research indicate about people with depression?
They tend to be more accurate in judging their own abilities
What is the maximum score on the grit scale?
5
What did the marshmallow challenge at age four predict?
College completion rates
What does the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study link preschool self-control to?
Life satisfaction, crime record, income level
What does self-control outperform in predicting future academic and life success?
Intelligence test scores
What is a significant aspect of self-control according to the text?
Establishing better habits
What is the grit questionnaire designed to assess?
Traits like overcoming setbacks, maintaining focus, and diligence
Which factor influences the effectiveness of visualization and mental practice?
Relaxation and multisensory engagement
What has research shown about the impact of imagery rehearsal on the brain?
It activates the same brain regions as actual physical practice
Who benefits more from mental practice according to the text?
Experienced performers
What is the effect of spreading out imagery rehearsal sessions over time compared to massing them?
More effective
In what context is visualization often used with affirmations?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is the impact of visualizing the 'best possible future self'?
Increases positive affect and future expectancies
What is the emphasis on attaining the goal according to the text?
The emphasis should be on enhancing enjoyment of the journey
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
What serves as a mediator in the association between left dlPFC volume and grit?
Growth mindset
How is grit measured?
By a simple 12-item questionnaire
What does the pursuit of intrinsic goals involve?
Deep personal conviction and a strong interest
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
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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