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

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 3

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. Research has consistently shown that individuals with high levels of self-efficacy are more likely to put in greater effort, persist with tasks, and persevere towards achieving their goals compared to those with low self-efficacy.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

While it is commonly believed that people are either left-brained or right-brained, scientific research does not support this idea. Studies have shown that the brain is much more complex and integrated, with both hemispheres working together for most tasks.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

Fear can have a detrimental effect on creativity.

Accepted Answer

Fear can cause individuals to become too cautious and hesitant, leading them to avoid taking risks and inhibiting their ability to generate new and innovative ideas. This can ultimately stifle creativity.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The text states that "opportunities can easily be missed if we are not in an entrepreneurial mindset."

Question 8

Self-efficacy can change over time.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform a particular task or achieve a specific goal. This belief can change over time due to various factors such as past experiences, feedback, and level of effort put forth. As such, self-efficacy is not a static trait and can be improved through intentional interventions such as training and coaching.

Question 9

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 indicates that Franklin Yancey attributes his success to these three factors.

Question 10

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 something she enjoys (yoga) into her work routine as a way to make tedious projects more bearable. By scheduling breaks to practice yoga, she is providing herself with a natural reward that helps her stay motivated and productive.

Question 11

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

Omid is experiencing something more than just self-satisfaction, he is experiencing a sense of positive emotion and motivation which goes beyond just being satisfied with himself. He is likely experiencing a sense of fulfillment and purpose which is driving him to work towards his goals.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A person who believes he can learn anything that he wants has a growth mindset. A fixed mindset is the belief that one's intelligence and abilities are fixed and cannot be developed.

Question 13

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 key factor in having an entrepreneurial mindset."

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Self-punishment involves punishing oneself for a past action or mistake, while self-goal setting involves setting and working towards goals for self-improvement or achievement. These are two distinct behavior strategies with different motivations and outcomes.

Question 15

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

Research has indeed found that having a belief in one's ability to succeed can motivate someone to take action towards achieving that goal. This concept is known as self-efficacy and has been studied extensively in psychology. When we believe in ourselves, we are more likely to set goals, persist in the face of challenges, and ultimately achieve success.

Question 16

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 17

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 did indicate that highly creative individuals tend to have "dialectic" personalities, using both left-brained and right-brained thinking to synthesize seemingly opposite or contradictory ideas.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Research has shown that there is a difference in brain activity in jazz pianists when they improvise compared to when they play a memorized piece. This was shown in a study where jazz pianists played a keyboard in an MRI machine and their brain activity was monitored.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Recent research has found a positive correlation between entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) and entrepreneurial performance, indicating that higher levels of ESE can improve an individual's performance in entrepreneurial endeavors.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Constructive thought patterns can help entrepreneurs to have a positive and productive mindset which can improve their performance.

Quiz 2: Activating an Entrepreneurial Mindset