extra credit

Question 1
0.5 out of 0.5 points

Which of the following descriptions best defines a “calling”?
Answer

Selected Answer: work that forms a crucial part of one's self-image
Correct Answer: work that forms a crucial part of one's self-image

Question 2
0.5 out of 0.5 points

Which of the following terms BEST fits the following definition by Anders Ericsson: "an action or practice designed to improve specific parts of a performance”?
Answer

Selected Answer: deliberate practice
Correct Answer: deliberate practice

Question 3
0.5 out of 0.5 points

Wrzesniewski describes a "career" as:
Answer

Selected Answer: work used to obtain better positions
Correct Answer: work used to obtain better positions

Question 4
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The Charness study conducted on chess players found that grand masters were much better than good/intermediate players because they practiced for thousands more hours
Answer

Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: False

Question 5
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According to Newport, the craftsman mindset does NOT apply in all of the following situations EXCEPT
Answer

Selected Answer: when your job does not allow you to create career capital
Correct Answer: when your job does not give immediate feedback

Question 6
0.5 out of 0.5 points

According to Newport, missions and career meaning are often discovered in fields related to existing, boundary-breaking work.
Answer

Selected Answer: True
Correct Answer: True

Question 7
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According to author Cal Newport, which of the following phrases or concepts BEST summarizes the connecting idea in this book?
Answer

Selected Answer: the preeminence of maintaining control
Correct Answer: the emphasis on ability

Question 8
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All of the following terms describe the “craftsman mindset” EXCEPT
Answer

Selected Answer: [None Given]
Correct Answer: focusing on what the world can give to you

Question 9
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The strategy founded by former venture capitalist Peter Sims to try many, low-risk approaches and learning from feedback is known as
Answer

Selected Answer: [None Given]
Correct Answer: little bets

Question 10
0 out of 0.5 points

The “passion” mindset is well-suited to acquiring career capital.
Answer

Selected Answer: [None Given]
Correct Answer: False

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