Question 1

Feelings of guilt and self-criticism are crucial,necessary components of self-correcting feedback.

Accepted Answer

While feelings of guilt and self-criticism can sometimes motivate individuals to reflect on their actions and make positive changes, they are not crucial or necessary components of self-correcting feedback. Constructive feedback and self-reflection can be effective without negative emotions.

Question 2

Omid is an entrepreneur who is engaged in a meaningful venture from which he gains a great sense of positive emotion which he finds particularly motivating to overcome obstacles.What Omid is experiencing is best described as self-satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

What Omid is experiencing is actually best described as intrinsic motivation, which is the drive to engage in an activity because of the inherent enjoyment and satisfaction derived from it, rather than external rewards or pressures. Self-satisfaction may be a component of intrinsic motivation, but it is not the best way to describe the overall experience.

Question 3

Research suggests that when we believe in our ability to succeed in something,we are more likely to actively take the steps to make it happen.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Self-efficacy, or the belief in one's own ability to achieve a goal, has been found to be a strong predictor of behavior and goal achievement. When we believe in ourselves, we are more likely to take action and work towards our goals, ultimately increasing our chances of success.

Question 4

Of the six roadblocks that prevent us from practicing creativity,as described by James L.Adams,the one that has the most detrimental effect is the preference for judging over generating ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the six roadblocks that prevent us...

Question 5

Lai tackles tedious projects by always making sure that she schedules breaks to practice a bit of yoga,something that she enjoys and that she finds invigorating.This is an example of a natural reward strategy.

Accepted Answer

Lai is using a natural reward strategy by incorporating a task she enjoys (yoga) as a break during tedious projects.

Question 6

According to the text,opportunities are easily missed when we are not in an entrepreneurial mindset.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "opportunities often go unnoticed or are quickly dismissed when we are not in an entrepreneurial mindset."

Question 7

Fear can have a detrimental effect on creativity.

Accepted Answer

When an individual experiences fear or anxiety, the brain's survival instincts kick in and prioritize avoiding danger over creative activities. This can lead to a decrease in original ideas and innovation.

Question 8

Creativity is something we are born with.

Accepted Answer

Creativity is a skill that can be developed and enhanced through practice, experience, and learning, rather than being solely an innate trait.

Question 9

Csikszentmihalyi's research indicated that highly creative individuals tend to have "dialectic" personalities,meaning they use both left-brained and right-brained thinking.

Accepted Answer

Csikszentmihalyi's research suggests that highly creative individuals tend to exhibit a synthesis of seemingly opposite traits, such as being both logical and intuitive, systematic and spontaneous, and oriented towards both objectivity and subjectivity. This can be considered a "dialectical" approach to thinking and problem-solving.

Question 10

Franklin Yancey credits his early experiences of risk-taking,his college education,and a supportive family environment for his success in his stadium seating business.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately reflects the information given in the text.

Question 11

When jazz pianists improvised while in an MRI machine,researchers saw no difference in their brain activity.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Researchers actually found significant differences in brain activity when jazz pianists improvised while in an MRI machine, compared to when they played a memorized piece. The findings suggest that improvisation engages unique areas of the brain.

Question 12

Self-cueing is a process that raises our awareness of how,when,and why entrepreneurs behave the way they do in certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

Self-cueing is a technique used to prompt or remind oneself to engage in a specific behavior or thought process, not specifically about raising awareness of entrepreneurial behavior.

Question 13

Recent research indicates that entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE)can actually improve entrepreneurial performance.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have found a positive relationship between ESE and entrepreneurial performance, suggesting that individuals with higher levels of ESE are more likely to succeed in starting and running a business.

Question 14

A person who believes he can learn anything that he wants has a fixed mindset.

Accepted Answer

Someone who believes they can learn anything they want has a growth mindset, not a fixed mindset. A fixed mindset is the belief that one's abilities are set and cannot be changed or improved upon.

Question 15

According to the text,seeing an opportunity is one of the factors in having an entrepreneurial mindset.

Accepted Answer

The text states that "seeing opportunities is a crucial aspect of having an entrepreneurial mindset."

Question 16

If you score low on the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES),you are likely to put in a higher level of effort,persist with an idea,and persevere with a task more than those people who possess high levels of self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

This statement is incorrect. People who score high on the GSES are likely to have higher levels of self-efficacy, which has been associated with greater effort, persistence, and perseverance in completing tasks. Those who score low on GSES may struggle with low self-confidence and may be more prone to giving up easily.

Question 17

Constructive thought patterns help entrepreneurs form positive and productive ways of thinking that can benefit performance.

Accepted Answer

Constructive thought patterns help entrepreneurs overcome negative thinking and develop positive and productive ways of thinking. This can lead to improved performance and better business outcomes.

Question 18

Self-punishment and self-goal setting are the same behavior strategy.

Accepted Answer

Self-punishment involves punishing oneself for failure or negative behavior, while self-goal setting involves setting and working towards achievable goals for self-improvement. They are two different behavior strategies.

Question 19

Self-efficacy can change over time.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy can change over time as individuals gain new experiences, knowledge, and skills that can impact their beliefs about their ability to perform tasks or achieve goals. Additionally, changes in the environment or social support can also affect an individual's self-efficacy.

Question 20

There is a great deal of scientific support for the idea that people are either left-brained or right-brained.

Accepted Answer

There is actually no scientific evidence to support the idea that people are either left-brained or right-brained. While there are certain functions that are more dominant in one hemisphere of the brain, such as language processing in the left hemisphere, the brain is a highly interconnected and flexible organ that uses both hemispheres for most tasks. The idea that people are strictly left-brained or right-brained is a popular myth without any scientific basis.

Quiz 2: Activating an Entrepreneurial Mindset