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
0 out of 0.5 points

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
0 out of 0.5 points

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
0 out of 0.5 points

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
0 out of 0.5 points

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
0 out of 0.5 points

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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