IDST 125 L7

Grit

• Passion for and perseverance toward long-term goals (Committing to being the best you can be at just a few
major things rather than choosing a bunch of goals).
• Consistency of interests: sticking with
same interests over time
• Perseverance of effort: being diligent in
pursuit of long-term goal despite
challenges or difficulties

Self-Control

Inhibiting strong, momentary activities in favor of weaker, long-term goals ( Each day, resisting temptations (study time)
• Planning ahead to avoid temptations (donuts!)).

Proximal Goals (science of learning)

Short-term goals that drive self-regulation and lead to long-term success. Learning how to break down distal goals into multiple,
proximal goals is a key predictor of long-term success.

Expertise Development

The process of becoming highly skilled in a particular area through practice and dedication.

Angela Duckworth

Psychologist known for her research on grit and its role in success.

The Grit Scale

A tool to measure an individual's level of grit.

WEIRD

An acronym referring to Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies.

Consistent Interest

The ability to stick with the same interests over time as part of the concept of grit.

Perseverance of Effort

Diligent pursuit of a long-term goal despite challenges or difficulties.

Causal Attribution

The process of explaining the causes of one's successes or failures.

proximal goals drive self-regulation

expertise development, grit, and self control