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Question 1

One methodological criticism of research on the relationship between grit and achievement has to do with:

sample bias

internal validity

reliability

spurious relationships

time order

Question 2

Which of the following statements does not represent a key theme of sociological social psychology as it relates to the topic of grit?

It is by combining perspectives that are macro, as well as micro, in focus that we gain the most complete understanding of a given topic.

People are born with predispositions to act and think in particular ways.

People's perceptions and behaviors are shaped by their positions within society.

People's perceptions and behaviors are shaped by their past experiences.

Primary socialization processes shape people's perceptions and behaviors.

Question 3

Grit is a(n):

cluster of dispositions that change across social situations

innate predisposition

personality characteristics or trait

situational property

usually inherited from parents

Question 4

A review of studies on the relationship between grit and success indicate that grit is not conceptually distinct from:

aggression

conscientiousness

mastery

self-esteem

both c and d

Question 5

Most research studies on the relationship between grit and achievement are experimental in design.

True

False

Question 6

Grit is a personality characteristic or trait.

True

False

Question 7

Psychologists who study grit are especially interested in how social class affects this trait.

True

False

Question 8

Grit is defined as:

passionate and persistent interest in long-term goals and perseverance

a willingness to do aanything, even if it is illegal, in order to be successful

conscientiousness and an orientation toward the future

the tendency to do things as many times as it takes to achieve perfection

working just outside of the norm when doing so has economic or social benefits

Question 9

What question might sociological social psychologists ask when considering grit and its effects on achievement?

Can grit effectively be measured on a survey?

Do levels of grit change over time?

How do class, race/ethnicity, and gender affect levels of grit?

Why are men "grittier" than women?

Why do levels of grit decrease with age?

Question 10

Psychological social psychologists argue that grit is strongly related to:

global mental health

happiness

infidelity

perseverance

success

Question 11

Most sociological social psychologists recognize that it is unlikely that grit varies by status characteristics such as social class, race/ethnicity or gender.

True

False

Question 12

Which research method is used in studies on the relationship between grit and achievement?

Content analysis

Experiment

In-depth interview

Participant observation

Survey

Question 13

Why, from a sociological standpoint, is failing to consider how status characteristics like social class affect grit problematic?

It causes a selection bias that makes it difficult to determine whether grit and achievement are truly related

It directs our attention away from the micro-level causes of social inequality.

It leads people to attribute low rates of success among particular groups to personal, but not societal, characteristics.

It results in the over reliance on experimental methods

all of the above

Question 14

Research on the relationship between grit and success is within the realm of:

group processes and structures

psychological social psychology

social structure and personality

symbolic interactionism

the status characteristics tradition

Question 15

Grit is a popular topic these days and has been discussed extensively in news magazines and online.

True

False