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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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T/F Fame isn’t a bad thing in itself

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True

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2
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According to the reading, real success is measured by

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self-evaluation

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3
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according to the reading, what is the main problem in working for recognition

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It’s mostly out of your control

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4
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T/F It’s a delusion to think we’re only successful if others notice us

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true

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5
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T/F Self-esteem should not be connected to how others view us

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True

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6
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T/F According to the reading, success is accomplishing those things that matter most to you

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true

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7
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T/F success always has to include either money or fame

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false

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8
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In the reading, which of the following is true of joe?

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He accepted credit and rejected blame

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9
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t/f according to the reading, since life brings surprises, there is nothing we can control

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false

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10
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t/f julie’s and joe’s responses are typical of their genders

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true

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in the reading, which of the following is true of jullie

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she accepted blame and rejected credit

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12
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t/f most people think outside forces control them

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false

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13
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we cannot stop making decisions because

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some decisions make themselves

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14
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in the reading, why didn’t Paul do a good job on his term paper

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he waited too long to decide to do a good job

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15
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choices can often be based on which of the following questions

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will my selection increase or decrease my freedom

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16
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t/f freedom is related to ability and knowledge

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true

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17
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t/f giving up lesser freedoms involves cost

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true

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18
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t/f giving up something at the moment to gain a greater value in the future is seldom worth is

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false

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19
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t/f most success comes to those who find things easy

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false

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20
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t/f when you’re in charge, you needn’t take advice from anyone

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false

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21
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t/f according to the reading, quitting is falure

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false

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22
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t/f according to the reading, taking control of your life is a

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way of life that gives you strength

23
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In the reading, what is meant by the statement, “We can’t stop making decisions”

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results still occur, even when we don’t decide things

24
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what do we know about paul

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he was late in deciding to start

25
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t/f one of the great advantages of taking control of your life is that you don’t have to consider advice from others

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false

26
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andrea liked to improve, larissa liked good performances. Who said this “I’m so disgusted; I did well on my routine, but the audience didn’t seem to like it much”

A

Larissa

27
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“I can tell I’m a little bit better on the high beam than last month.”

A

Andrea

28
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“I feel good when people tell me I’m good.:

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Larissa

29
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t/f Giving up something a the moment to gain a greater value in the future can happen when we choose a greater freedom over a lesser freedom

A

true

30
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Julie accepts blame, Joe accepts credit, who said this, “Mr. Higgins liked my paper.”

A

Julie

31
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“If I had a better place to study at home.”

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Joe

32
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“I’ll have to study harder for the next text.”

A

Julie

33
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“I wrote a good paper for Mr. Higgins.”

A

Joe

34
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“I never do anything right?

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Julie

35
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“Mrs. Crandall is such a poor teacher.”

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Joe

36
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“I’m doing really well.”

A

Joe

37
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“I hope Miss Hart makes things clearer next term.”

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Joe

38
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What is meant by the statement, “If we don’t make certain decisions, they will make themselves?”

A

whether or not we actively make decisions, results occur

39
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the freedom to be what you want to be is increased by

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gaining more knowledge and abilities

40
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t/f Paul’s delay in deciding to start his term paper had the same result as if he had said, “I think I’ll write a poor paper this time.”

A

true

41
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t/f one problem with working for acclaim when it isn’t part of your own definition of success is that attaining it is often out of your control.

A

true

42
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two types of people, those who believe outside forces control them and those who believe that they control themselves, who would say this, “It wasn’t my fault.”

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outside forces

43
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“If I fail, I quit trying.”

A

they control

44
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“There are too many unknowns for me to work very hard at achievement.”

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outside forces

45
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“Nothing works out right anyway.”

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outside forces

46
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“Take it easy and let life happen.”

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outside forces

47
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“I don’t expect an outside source to take care of me.”

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they control

48
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“I work toward goals and feel I can attain them.”

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they control

49
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“I believe more in work than in luck.”

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They control

50
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“My life is mostly in my control.”

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They control

51
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Which of the following is not true of “wage” success?

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They are not usually as important to us a “gift” successes

52
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what is the best reason why fame and riches aren’t necessarily success

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unless they’re part of your own definition of success, fame and money mean your’ working toward someone else’s definition

53
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t/f lesser freedoms are bad

A

false

54
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Mark is a young man who decided to give up practicing the piano because he thought going out for basketball would make him more successful by bringing him more fame at school. What point has he missed?

A

Fame isn’t necessary component of success.

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