Deck 3: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Question 1

When Mandi is frustrated, she perseveres until she resolves the issue causing her frustration.Mandi has a ______.

A)growth mindset
B)fixed mindset
C)angry mindset
D)right attitude

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Kristine likes to be told she is smart.Kristine ______.

A)needs to have her ego stroked
B)has a lack of confidence
C)has a fixed mindset
D)is difficult to work with

Answer 2

C

Question 3

From the GPS Insight case, Donat's success is attributed to which of the following?

A)Part of the reason for the success is the stick-to-it attitude of making it happen.
B)Success was easy because Donat had a great idea.
C)His maturity and savings did not contribute to his success.
D)Because of the new technology used, his experience and business knowledge was unimportant to the success

Answer 3

A

Question 4

David's marriage is stressed as his wife just received a huge promotion and he feels threatened.David ______.

A)has a fixed mindset
B)is embracing the challenges of his wife's success
C)has an employee mindset
D)is competive

Question 5

Being successful as an entrepreneur is dependent on which of the following?

A)your family's financial status
B)Your friends and family must be financial able to fund your endeavor.
C)your choice every day between the easy way and the right way
D)your idea or product

Question 6

Kaine does not like to fail which she takes personally because it does not make her feel good.Kaine ______.

A)has a low threshold for risk
B)will never succeed as she has to put something at risk
C)has self-esteem issues
D)has a fixed mindset

Question 7

Debra is always told by her faculty that she tries hard.As an entrepreneur, Debra ______.

A)is a type A personality
B)tries too hard to see the big picture
C)has the growth mindset
D)has the fixed mindset

Question 8

Bob believes he is either good at something or he's not.It is as simple as that! Bob ______.

A)has the fixed mindset
B)is closed minded
C)knows his skills and strengths
D)can do anything he wants to do

Question 9

Paul is a very driven person who believes his effort and attitude determines everything.Paul ______.

A)believes in the protestant work ethic
B)has the growth mindset
C)has the fixed mindset
D)will succeed if only by his sheer will and effort

Question 10

Otto has never liked challenge.This is a mindset he has had since grade school and he still has it.Otto has ______.

A)a constant headache
B)the fixed mindset
C)the desire to be an accountant
D)the growth mindset

Question 11

George wants to challenge himself and feels entrepreneurism is his next challenge.George ______.

A)has the risk tolerance of a business owner
B)has the growth mindset
C)has the challenged mindset
D)will be successful as a business owner

Question 12

Jenni is fine when she fails as she sees failure as a way to learn.Jenni ______.

A)has the growth mindset
B)will always fail
C)will go bankrupt
D)should develop a business plan

Question 13

Cyndi has the attitude that she can learn anything she wants to.Cyndi has the ______.

A)right idea
B)growth mindset
C)fixed mindset
D)entrepreneurial attitude

Question 14

As quoted in Dead Poets Society, "I stand upon my desk to remind myself that we must constantly look at things in a different way." Entrepreneurs must ______.

A)ignore this advice
B)continue to look at tradition and not veer from it
C)embrace that the world, economy, and business is constantly changing and we do have to look at things in a different way
D)This quote has nothing to do with entrepreneurship.

Question 15

Martha, a mother of a fifth grader, was praising her son for his hard work and effort on his first test.She was pleased ______.

A)that he did so well
B)to know of Dweck's study that praising for hard work and effort caused fifth graders to choose the more difficult problem the next time
C)he studied hard for the test
D)his grades were improving

Question 16

Marylou, a mother of a fifth grader, was praising her son for being smart after his first exam.She ______.

A)was proud of his ability
B)changed her method of praising after reading the Dweck study that after praising children for being smart after the first test, they chose the easy test the second time
C)was glad he did not have to study hard for the test
D)was happy his grades were improving

Question 17

People at work know not to frustrate Bill as he tends to just give up.Bill ______.

A)has the fixed mindset
B)is closed minded
C)is not easy to work with
D)will have many different jobs in his career

Question 18

Having the "right" mindset is important.Consider Sally and Sarah.Sally is always looking for new and better ways, products, and technology to use in her business.Sarah, on the other hand, seeks advice from her elders (grandparents) and those successful individuals from generations ago.Which of the following is a true statement?

A)Sally has the right mindset for entrepreneurism because she is looking to the future and is respecting the past and the lessons learned in those situations.
B)Sally has the right mindset for entrepreneurism because she is ignoring the past because the future is the important focus.
C)Sarah has the right mindset for entrepreneurism because she is focused on the past and the lessons learned.
D)Both Sally and Sarah have the right mindset.

Question 19

Cyndi and Mandi are co-workers.When Cyndi sees Mandi succeed, she says she is inspired.Cyndi ______.

A)has the growth mindset
B)will be promoted after Mandi
C)will be promoted before Mandi
D)will learn to be successful from Mandi

Question 20

Philipe always believed that it is his abilities that determine everything.Philipe ______.

A)is self-focused
B)has a fixed mindset
C)has a hard time working with people
D)is flexible in his working style

Question 21

Lee does not rely on others to manage him, get him up in the mornings, or force him to get projects done.Lee is being ______.

A)a self-leader
B)behavior focused
C)self-observed
D)self-rewarding

Question 22

Abel likes to compensate himself when he achieves a goal he set.Abel is ______.

A)self-rewarding
B)self-obsessed
C)self-goal setting
D)easy going

Question 23

The unconscious pattern of behavior that is carried often and regularly is a ______.

A)habit
B)compulsion
C)a problem
D)habit loop

Question 24

Brenda is very critical of her own actions; if something goes wrong, she beats herself up over perceived mistakes and failures.This is an example of ______.

A)self-punishment
B)self-cueing
C)self-observation
D)natural reward

Question 25

The ability to persevere, accept and learn from failure, and get comfortable with a certain level of discomfort ______.

A)is not necessary for an entrepreneur
B)is part of the entrepreneurial mindset
C)is a challenge for everyone
D)leads to failure

Question 26

Willy likes to make lists, take notes, and have motivational posters on his wall.He feels they are a reminder of his desired goals and keeps his attention on what he is trying to achieve.Willy is ______.

A)left-handed
B)self-cueing
C)self-obsessed
D)an entrepreneur leader

Question 27

Anthony likes to give himself feedback on his own behavior especially when things go wrong.Anthony is ______.

A)self-punishing
B)self-obsessed
C)in therapy
D)an entrepreneur

Question 28

The way in which we understand our own performance or the process of thinking about thinking is ______.

A)defined as the concept of metacognition
B)is different for everyone
C)is not specific to entrepreneurism
D)a new concept in business

Question 29

As a student, you use metacognition ______.

A)to monitor you own understanding of the text
B)to plow through the document without having understood what you read
C)to determine your major area of study
D)for financial aid

Question 30

After Susan reads Chapter 3 of this textbook, she rewards herself with a trip to the local book store.Susan practices ______.

A)reading
B)getting her studies done early
C)natural reward strategies
D)entrepreneurial skills

Question 31

The strategy to increase self-awareness to manage behaviors particularly when dealing with necessary but unpleasant tasks is ______.

A)self-leadership
B)behavior focused
C)self-observing
D)self-rewarding

Question 32

Barb is trying to take control of her time by using an online time tracking system that tracks her time spent on tasks and projects.She heard that if you do something for seven weeks it becomes a habit.The activity in our brain that decides whether a behavior should be repeated and stored is ______.

A)a habit
B)a habit loop
C)self-leadership habit
D)a compulsion in development

Question 33

Vivienne is detailed oriented, presents possibilities, and logical.Overall, she practices ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 34

The process where people can influence and control their own behavior, actions, and thinking to achieve the self-direction and self-motivation needed to be an entrepreneur is ______.

A)self-leadership
B)behavior focused
C)self-observing
D)self-rewarding

Question 35

When you stop and deliberately ask yourself questions about what you are accomplishing, what you are not accomplishing, what is standing in your way, and so on, you are practicing ______.

A)self-goal setting
B)self-observation
C)self-leadership
D)self-expression

Question 36

Orenda Lee has increased self-awareness to manage her behaviors especially when facing unpleasant tasks.Orenda Lee is being ______.

A)a self-leader
B)behavior focused
C)self-observed
D)self-rewarding

Question 37

Gunny likes to set individual goals.He is ______.

A)self-goal setting
B)behavior focused
C)self-observed
D)self-rewarding

Question 38

The ______ is the ability to quickly sense, take action, and get organized under uncertain conditions.

A)entrepreneurial mindset
B)business owner's innate ability
C)entrepreneurial talent
D) level of success achieved

Question 39

Successful entrepreneurs appear to be very smart, ______.

A)which obviously is a prerequisite for success
B)but it is how entrepreneurs use their intelligence that counts
C)but the truth is they are very lucky
D)but their success is due to the financial backing of their friends and family

Question 40

When we use our awareness of how, when, and why we behave the way we do in certain circumstances, it is called ____.

A)self-leadership
B)behavior focused
C)self-observing
D)self-rewarding

Question 41

When looking at a problem, you first write out a list of pros and cons.Then you decide to look at the problem a bit differently.You get a large sheet of poster paper and draw a series of large circles and begin putting like issues into one circle.Soon you have many circles with issues inside and your solution becomes clear.Even though you started with left-brain thinking, by moving to ______ you were able to use your brain differently to come up with a solution.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 42

Improvisation ______.

A)needs to be on a stage
B)can be done with a small group of friends and/or family
C)is not the same as entrepreneurism
D)is all about spontaneously creating

Question 43

Jax is creative, symbolic, and is a dreamer.He is practicing ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 44

Business curriculum across the country ______.

A)is offering courses in improvisation and entrepreneurism
B)is continuing to offer the courses traditional to business
C)is offering traditional courses online
D)is offering less accounting courses as that is a left-minded activity

Question 45

When jazz players improvise, MRI scans show ______.

A)no differences in brain activity
B)that musicians tended to switch off the self-censoring part of their brain
C)that musicians tended to switch off the self-censoring part of their brain giving them the ability to express themselves without restriction
D)the music was better

Question 46

Arya is big-picture oriented, likes to form strategies, and is intuitive.Overall, Arya practices ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 47

Khloe uses reason, is creative, and likes to draw; she uses ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 48

Brantley is linear, objective, and rational.He practices ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 49

Maddox is emotional, likes to present possibilities, and is focused on big-picture projects.Overall, Maddox is using ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 50

Luther is known at word for being direct, detailed oriented, and very linear while focused on processes.He likes step a completed before step b, step c, and so on.Luther is ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 51

Verbal, writing, and objective, Brynlee practices ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 52

Sven likes to be creative, visual, and draw randomly on whiteboards to put business problems in an image.When he uses these images, Sven is ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 53

A recent study showed that ______.

A)entrepreneurs starting new ventures displayed more signs of improvisational behavior and tended to outperform those who did not
B)improvisational skills had no impact on entrepreneurial success
C)improvisation is only used by right-minded individuals
D)men were better than women at improvisation

Question 54

______ is the art of spontaneously creating something without preparation.

A)Improvisation
B)Creating
C)Acting
D)Free Wheeling

Question 55

Arabella is intuitive and emotional while thinking linearly.While linear thinking is left-brained, with being intuitive and emotional Arabella is ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 56

Spatial, drawing, and creative, Jimi is using ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 57

Kulhan, an assistant professor at Duke University, ______.

A)teaches entrepreneurism
B)teaches business and motivation
C)teaches how to prepare a business strategic plan
D)believes that improvisation isn't about comedy, it's about reacting-being focused and present in the moment at a very high level

Question 58

Although very logical, Adele uses emotion and intuition to write her music.She, in this scenario, uses ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)self-leadership
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 59

With improvisation, the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.

A)improvisation is not just for actors or musicians
B)there's no such thing as being wrong
C)nothing suggested is questioned or rejected
D)everything is unimportant

Question 60

Logical, rational, and analytical, Karter is ______.

A)left-brain thinking
B)a self-leader
C)right-brain thinking
D)self-rewarding

Question 61

Maci learned that the entrepreneurial mindset requires the habits of self-leadership, creativity, and improvisation.The ______ is the pathway to action.

A)entrepreneur
B)mindset
C)idea
D)movement

Question 62

Adalyn finds the means and ways to get what she wants when and if someone opposes her.She is ______.

A)a high-level performer
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)very efficient in managing her business plan

Question 63

Bentley likes to form positive and productive ways of thinking to benefit his performance.He uses ______.

A)constructive thought patterns
B)creative thought patterns
C)entrepreneurial self-efficacy
D)habits

Question 64

Kurt has always developed new ideas, insights, and inventions.His peers consider him to be unique and of value to all.Kurt uses ______.

A)creativity
B)self-observation
C)a growth mindset
D)passion

Question 65

Jaylah likes to tinker in her workshop.She knows that models help her form positive and productive ways of thinking that improve her performance.She uses ______.

A)constructive thought patterns
B)passion
C)self-observation
D)self-goal setting

Question 66

Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is ______.

A)an essential part of the entrepreneurial mindset because when we believe that we can succeed in something, we are more likely too
B)is the act of developing your business efficiently
C)dependent on self-confidence
D)independent and not related to entrepreneurism

Question 67

Arabella is a person known to always manage to solve difficult problems by her effort.She is ______.

A)a high-level performer
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)very efficient in managing her business plan

Question 68

Stefan describes himself as self-confident and prides himself on the ability to deal efficiently with unexpected events.He is ______.

A)an event planner
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)very efficient in managing his business plan

Question 69

A benefit of improvisation is ______.

A)the development of the ability to function in an uncertain world
B)it will be a group training session
C)it will develop linear thinking
D)a group will build something tangible

Question 70

George wants to set up an improvisation group for new entrepreneurs.Which of the following guidelines should NOT be included for the group's policies?

A)Everything is important.
B)You can trust that the group will solve a certain problem.
C)It's all about listening closely and accepting what you're given.
D)Be aware that you can be wrong.

Question 71

Although improvisation has become popular on the comedy circuit, ______.

A)it is important for entrepreneurs
B)it should be taught in a college-level acting course
C)helps solve problems by freeing up the mind and losing inhibitions
D)it can be done alone

Question 72

Sven somehow always remains calm when facing difficulties.He prides himself on the ability to rely on his coping abilities.Sven is ______.

A)a high-level performer
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)very efficient in managing his business plan

Question 73

Karter uses this method to increase self-awareness and manage his behaviors.He uses ______.

A)behavior-focused strategies
B)constructive thought patterns
C)creativity
D)entrepreneurial mindset

Question 74

Gwen is very resourceful and she always knows how to handle the unforeseen.She is ______.

A)an efficiency expert
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)an event planner

Question 75

Gilbert is apprehensive about participating in an improvisation night.Gilbert ______.

A)should realize that we are naturally inclined to deal with the unexpected and improvisation is deliberately practicing that skill
B)is an introvert and it is natural for him to be repelled from it
C)had a bad experience in high school drama
D)knows instinctively that improvisation is a game for friends and family

Question 76

Janis is an intense person who uses positive emotion to work on entrepreneurial ventures with tasks and activities.Janis ______.

A)uses creativity
B)is passionate
C)uses self-goal setting
D)has a growth mindset

Question 77

Improvisation helps ______.

A)us function in an uncertain world
B)us use limited resources
C)solve problems from environmental conditions
D)all of these

Question 78

A training exercise to deal with limited resources, environmental conditions, or even a changing mindset is ______.

A)improvisation
B)acting
C)sensitivity training
D)leadership training

Question 79

Adele finds it easy to stick to her aims and accomplish the goals she sets her mind on.She is ______.

A)a high-level performer
B)high on the self-efficacy scale
C)low on the self-efficacy scale
D)very efficient in managing her business plan

Question 80

Ryker has been known and respected for his ability to think on his feet.You can learn this skill by ______.

A)standing up more
B)practicing the art of improvisation
C)thinking out of the box
D)trying the skill out on friends and family